RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01951
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Applicant provides no contentions in his application.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force
on 7 December 1981. He continually served on active duty and was
progressively promoted to the grade of technical sergeant. Applicant
retired after serving 20 years, 7 months and 24 days of total active
military service.
Applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the Bronze Star,
Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal w/3 oak leaf
clusters.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial and stated that without a copy of an
order, they are unable to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the
Meritorious Service Medal. There is no indication in his records that
he was recommended for, or awarded, the Meritorious Service Medal.
AFPC/DPPPR complete evaluation is attached 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 5 September 2003, for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, we are
not persuaded that he should be awarded the Air Force MSM. We took
notice of his 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 and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. There was no evidence presented, other than
his own assertions, which would lead us to believe that he was
recommended for this award. We are not unmindful or unappreciative of
his service to his Nation. Should he secure supporting documentation,
we would be willing to reconsider his application. Otherwise, without
persuasive evidence, we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable
consideration of his application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of a 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 no considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-
01951 in Executive Session on 14 October 2003, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. John L. Robuck, Panel Chair
Mr. Robert H. Altman, Member
Mr. Albert C. Ellett, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Apr 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records..
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Aug 03, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Sep 03.
JOHN L. ROBUCK
Panel Chair
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