RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04847

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  YES 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation 
(PUC).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to Seventh Air Force, Republic of Korea and on 
1 Oct 13, they were awarded the Republic of Korea PUC.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of Staff Sergeant (E-5).


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  While the presentation of the 
Republic of Korea PUC to the Seventh Air Force was made on 1 Oct 
13, the award is currently being routed through official 
channels for Air Force authorization for official acceptance and 
wear.

The Republic of Korea PUC was presented to units of the United 
Nations Command for service in Korea under the same conditions 
as would be required for the award of the Presidential Unit 
Citation of the United States between 27 Jun 50 and 27 Jul 53.  
DPSID were unable to verify the applicant received award of the 
Republic of Korea PUC.  To grant relief would be contrary to the 
eligibility criteria established by DoD Manual 1348.33, Manual 
of Military Decorations and Awards.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 9 Mar 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04847 in Executive Session on 6 Aug 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                       , Panel Chair
	                        , Member
	                  , Member



The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04847 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Nov 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Feb 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Mar 15.