RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-01401
								COUNSEL: NONE
								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

1.  The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) he received in 1972 be 
added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States 
Report of Transfer or Discharge. 

2.  He receive a copy of the order and the narrative for the MSM.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While on terminal leave, prior to his retirement, he was 
presented a MSM, however, he no longer has the narrative 
statement or special order awarding him the medal. 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, copies of his DD Form 214, and various other 
documents associated with his request.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained 
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air 
Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states after a thorough 
review of the applicant’s military personnel record they were 
unable to locate a special order or any other documentation 
justifying award of the MSM. 

On 26 Dec 06 and 23 May 08, DPSIDR informed the applicant that 
they were unable to verify his entitlement to the MSM without 
the special order. 


The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 27 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has not received a 
response.

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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 error or injustice.  We took note 
of the documentation provided in support of the applicant’s 
request for the award of the MSM.  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 
or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of persuasive evidence 
to the contrary, the applicant's request is not favorably 
considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

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

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2011-01401 in Executive Session on 1 Dec 11 under the provisions 
of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member	
			Member




The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01401 was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 11, w/atchs. 
Exhibit B.  HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, Letter, dated 18 May 11.
Exhibit C.  SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 27 May 11.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair

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