RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 03-00511
INDEX CODE: 111.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) for the period 24
August 1997 through 6 August 1999.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His supervisor was told by the chain-of-command that the AFCM was approved
prior to his (the supervisor’s) TDY departure. His supervisor’s absence
was used by the rater of his now-voided 31 July 1999 Enlisted Evaluation
Report (EPR) to undermine his supervisor’s authority and the system.
In support of his request applicant submits a copy of his previous AFBCMR
Application and a reaccomplished AFCM certificate. Applicant’s complete
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The Military Personnel Database (MilPDS) indicates applicant enlisted in
the Regular Air Force on 6 December 1991. He has continually served on
active duty and has been progressively promoted to the grade of technical
sergeant (E-6), effective and with a date of rank 1 July 2003. The MilPDS
reflects an Air Force Commendation Medal awarded for the period ending 15
August 1999 - 28 October 2002.
On 12 July 2002, applicant requested correction of his military records by
removing his EPR dated 31 August 1998 - 31 July 1999. On 24 January 2003,
the Board considered and granted the applicant’s request. A complete copy
of his application with the Board’s rationale is at Exhibit F.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR defers to the Board for evaluation of this case on its merits
since administrative procedures were followed and exhausted. The
AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPPWB states that in accordance with AFBCMR 02-02239, the applicant’s
EPR was declared void and removed from his records. He was provided
supplemental consideration and rendered a select, which increments
approximately 1 July 2003. The first time the decoration would have been
considered in the promotion process was cycle 02E6. Should the Board
direct the applicant be awarded the AFCM, it would serve no useful purpose
to provide the applicant with supplemental consideration since he became a
select for cycle 02E6 during a previous supplemental consideration (See
Exhibit D).
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 23 May 2003, copies of the Air Force evaluations were sent to the
applicant for review and comment. 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 timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of injustice warranting award of the Air Force Commendation Medal
(AFCM). In the applicant’s previous request for correction of his military
records to remove his Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) for the period 31
August 1998 through 31 July 1999, the Board considered and granted the
removal of the contested EPR. After reviewing the evidence of record, we
note the statements provided by the applicant’s supervisor and the Deputy
Comptroller who unequivocally state that the applicant is most deserving of
the AFCM. We also note that the AFCM covers the period of the voided
report and we are persuaded that if not for the events that took place, the
AFCM would have been awarded. In view of the above and the totality of the
circumstances of this case, we believe this matter should be resolved in
the applicant’s favor. Accordingly, we recommend that his records be
corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 7 August 1999, he was awarded the
Air Force Commendation Medal, for meritorious service performed while
assigned to the Accounting and Finance Office, 24th Comptroller Squadron,
24th Wing, Howard Air Force Base, Republic of Panama during the period 24
August 1997 to 6 August 1999.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 13 August 2003 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara J. White-Olson, Member
Ms. Marcia J. Bachman, Member
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Feb 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 7 May 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 7 May 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 03.
Exhibit F. AFBCMR Application dated 24 Jan 03, w/atchs.
BRENDA L. ROMINE
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-00511
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, be corrected to show that on 7 August
1999, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, for meritorious
service performed while assigned to the Accounting and Finance Office, 24th
Comptroller Squadron, 24th Wing, Howard Air Force Base, Republic of Panama,
during the period 24 August 1997 to 6 August 1999.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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