RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03024

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records, to include his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release 
or Discharge from Active Duty, be updated to reflect award of 
the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), first Oak Leaf Cluster 
(OLC).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to a severe backlog of decorations and a change-over of 
personnel, his retirement decoration was not finalized until 
after he retired.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 10 Nov 93, the applicant entered the Air Force Reserve.

The applicant served on active duty from 6 Oct 01 to 4 Aug 02, 
and was released from active duty and reverted to his 
traditional (part-time) status as a member of the Reserve.

According to the applicant’s Officer Performance Reports (OPR) 
for the period 17 Sep 09 through 4 Sep 13, he was not on 
continuous active duty.

The applicant provided a copy of the certificate awarding him 
the MSM first OLC for his outstanding service for the period 
15 Feb 10 through 27 Feb 14.

On 28 Feb 14, the applicant was transferred to the Retired 
Reserve List to await retired pay at age 60. 





AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  According to AFI 36-3202, Separation 
Documents, Table 4, Rule 23, only decorations, unit awards, 
badges and service awards earned during the period of 
mobilization are listed on the DD Form 214.  The DD Form 214 
should not be amended to add medals created after the effective 
date, unless they verify Veterans’ benefits.  

A review of the applicant’s records did not reveal the applicant 
was issued a DD Form 214 during the period in question for award 
of the MSM first OLC.  His last DD Form 214 was issued for the 
period 6 Oct 01 through 4 Aug 02.  The MSM in question is 
awarded for a period outside of the period of his last DD Form 
214.  While the MSM cannot be added to his DD Form 214 it has 
been updated in his official record.  

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS evaluation, with attachment, is 
at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 Nov 14 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 
(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-2014-03024 in Executive Session on 19 May 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
		, Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 3 Sep 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.