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AF | BCMR | CY1998 | 9801708
Original file (9801708.pdf) Auto-classification: Approved
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

3AM 1 3 1999 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NUMBER:  98-01708 
COUNSEL:  NONE 

HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

He be  awarded  the Meritorious  Service Medal  instead of the Air 
Force Commendation Medal. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or 
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at 
Exhibit A. 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from 
the  applicant's  military  records,  are  contained  in  the  letter 
prepared  by 
the  appropriate  office  of  the  Air  Force. 
Accordingly,  there  is  no  need  to  recite  these  facts  in  this 
Record of Proceedings. 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

The  Recognition  Programs  Branch,  AFPC/DPPPRA,  reviewed  the 
application and states that the applicant has not  submitted any 
documentation  to  show that  he  made  any  attempt  to  resolve  the 
issue  through  administrative  channels,  nor  has  he  offered  any 
explanation for his lack of action in this respect.  He has not 
provided  sufficient  documentation  to  support  his  claim,  or 
statements from any official in his  (then) chain of command.  His 
service  was  meritorious,  but  does  not  warrant  award  of  the 
Meritorious Service Medal.  Therefore, they  recommend denial  of 
applicant's  request. 

A  complete  copy  of  the  Air  Force  evaluation  is  attached  at 
Exhibit C. 

98- 01708 

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

On 13 July 1998,  a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded  to  the  applicant  for  review  and  response  within  30 
days.  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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate 
the existence of probable error or injustice.  After reviewing the 
evidence  of  record,  the majority  of  the Board  is  of  the  opinion 
that  the  applicant’s  services  were  clearly  outstanding  in  the 
accomplishments he  made  during  the  period  in  question.  In  this 
respect, we note that the Flight Commander states that his efforts 
and  dedication  to  the  military  community  were  critical  to  the 
process of emotional healing to the entire 9Znd Air Refueling Wing 
and he  fully supports him  in the effort to be duly recognized for 
his heroic and  selfless efforts while  a member  of the  92  Medical 
the majority of the 
Group,  Fairchild AFB. 
Board recommends that the applicant be awarded the MSM. 

In view  of the above, 

THE  BOARD  RECOMM ENDS  THAT: 
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: 

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a. 

The Air Force Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, 
rendered  for  the  period  16  September  1991  to  1 July  1996,  be 
declared void and removed from his records. 

b. 

On 10 July 1996, he was awarded the Meritorious Service 

Medal for the period 16 September 1991 to 1 July 1996. 

The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 22  September 1998, under  the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603: 

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98-01708 

Mr.  David W. Mulgrew, Panel Chair 
Mrs. Margaret A.  Zook, Member 
Mr. Gary Appleton, Member 
Ms.  Phyllis L. Spence, Examiner  (without vote) 

By  a majority  vote,  the Board  voted  to  correct the  records,  as 
recommended.  Mr.  Mulgrew voted  to deny the application and has 
submitted a Minority Report.  The following documentary evidence 
was considered: 

Exhibit A. 
Exhibit B. 
Exhibit C. 
Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Jul 98. 
Exhibit E.  Minority Report 

DD Form 149, dated 1 May 1998, w/atchs. 
Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
Letter, AFPC/DPPPRA, dated 25 Jun 98. 

Panel Chair 

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