ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02179
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
In his request for reconsideration, the applicant requests that:
1. His Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), third oak leaf cluster (3OLC),
awarded for the period 4 Aug 98 through 10 Aug 99, be upgraded to a
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
2. If upgrade of his AFCM is approved, applicant requests that he be
considered for supplemental promotion consideration to the grade of senior
master sergeant for the 03E8 promotion cycle.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Apr 03, the Board considered and denied the applicant's request that
his AFCM be upgraded to an MSM. An accounting of the facts and
circumstances surrounding his appeal and the Board's decision are contained
in the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit F.
On 9 Jun 03, the applicant provided additional information and requests
reconsideration of is application. He reiterates that his chain of command
promised him and his supervisor that he would be awarded an MSM and because
he exceeded the established standards. He believes that he was the number
one technical sergeant assigned and his supervisors had the obligation to
award him as such. He provides letters of support from two of his
subordinates which the applicant states support his contention that even
though he performed exceptionally he was treated unfairly by his
supervisors which culminated in the denial of his award of an MSM.
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement,
statements of support, copies of email communications, an extract from AFI-
36-2803, an MSM citation, and copies of documentation associated with his
request for supplemental promotion consideration. His complete submission,
with attachments, is at Exhibit G.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support
of the appeal, we remain unpersuaded that the applicant's AFCM (3OLC)
should be upgraded to an MSM. The applicant believes that he was treated
unfairly and was denied award of an MSM because of personal bias. After
thorough review of the additional evidence provided in support of his
appeal, we remain unpersuaded that upgrade of his AFCM to an MSM is
warranted. In this respect, we do not find the statements from his peers
and subordinates persuasive enough to warrant reversal of our previous
decision. While the comments regarding the applicant's accomplishments are
commendable, we do not believe that those individuals are in a position to
make the determination whether or not award of a particular medal is
warranted; or the type and level of such award. In accordance with
established policy, that authority rests upon the shoulders of field
commanders. In spite of his assertions, we see no plausible evidence,
which would lead us to believe that the decision to award him an AFCM
instead of an MSM was based upon anything other than the commander's
exercising of his discretionary authority. Accordingly in the absence of
persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to favorably consider
this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-
02179 in Executive Session on 15 Aug 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
Ms. Rita J. Maldonado, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 1 Apr 03,
w/Exhibits A through E.
Exhibit G. Applicant’s Letter, dated 9 Jun 03, w/atchs.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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