RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: 02-00590
INDEX CODE 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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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 are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 21 Jun 61 and was ultimately
promoted to the grade of master sergeant. His last assignment was as a
unit maintenance superintendent with Detachment 5, 37 ARRS, at
Malmstrom AFB, MT. The majority of his performance reports reflect the
highest overall rating of 9. He retired in the grade of master
sergeant on 1 Oct 83 with 22 years, 3 months and 10 days of active
service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not reflect receipt of the
MSM, and his records do not include an order for that award.
On 27 Mar 02, HQ AFPC/DPPPRA advised the applicant that his records
contained no documentation indicating he was recommended for or
awarded the MSM. The applicant was invited to provide additional
documentation to substantiate his claim; however, he did not respond.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR advised that the applicant did not respond to their
suggestion that he provide a copy of the MSM order. Since they cannot
verify his eligibility for or entitlement to the MSM, they recommend
denial.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 31 May 02 for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, this office has received no 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 to warrant award of the MSM.
Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these
uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently
persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.
Despite invitations to do so, the applicant has not provided any
evidence substantiating he was awarded the MSM as he alleges. We
therefore agree with the recommendations of the Air Force and adopt
the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered either
an error or an injustice. Therefore, absent persuasive evidence to the
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought.
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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 this application in
Executive Session on 24 July 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. John E. B. Smith, Member
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
00590 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Feb 02.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 May 02, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 02.
ROSCOE HINTON, JR.
Panel Chair
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