RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01320 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes he was eligible to receive the AFGCM and that it may have been overlooked. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 15 Mar 66, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 15 Dec 69, he was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with three years, nine months, and one day of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant is not eligible for the AFGCM because he did not have a qualifying three year period of active military service or a one year period of service during a time of war. The AFGCM is awarded to enlisted personnel during a three-year period of active military service or for a one-year period of service during a time of war. Airmen awarded this medal must have had character and efficiency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period. In addition the AFGCM may also be awarded to service members who complete more than one year but less than three years if the medal has not been previously awarded. After a thorough review of the applicant's official military personnel record, we were unable to verify award of the AFGCM. His AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, states that the period from 15 Mar 66 to 3 Jan 68 is not creditable for award of the AFGCM; rendering him ineligible for the award. After reviewing the applicant's official military personnel record, DPSIDR found an error on the applicant's DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. His DD Form 214 states the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device, SOG-2234, 7th Air Force, dated 25 Jul 68. The Special Order G-2234 was located in the applicant's record which awards the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) in Part 1 and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) in Part 2. The applicant's name appears under Part 2 of the Special Order; which awards the AFCM not the BSM w/V. The applicant's record will be corrected to accurately reflect he was awarded the AFCM and the BSM w/V will be removed. They verified the applicant’s entitlement to the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V), Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/3 BSS), Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one Bronze Service Star (SAEMR w/l BSS), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P), and the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). His record will be administratively corrected to reflect these awards. A complete copy of the AFPC/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 14 Sep 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 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 (OPR) 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. 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-2015-01320 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01320 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Mar 15, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 10 Aug 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Sep 15.