RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01363
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 24 Oct 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her records be corrected to reflect she was awarded an additional
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The award did not come to her attention until after her retirement.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 3 December 1984, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve.
She was honorably discharged on 6 January 1985 and enlisted in the
Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 7 January 1985. She was honorably
discharged on 4 April 1985 to accept a commission as a second
lieutenant, Air Force Reserve, and on 5 April 1985, she entered
extended active duty.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects she was awarded the Joint
Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). In addition, her DD Form 214 reflects
she was awarded the following: NATO Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon,
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Bronze Oak Leaf
Clusters (OLCs), Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with two Bronze
OLCs, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Kosovo Campaign Medal,
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) with one Bronze Star, Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) with one Bronze Star, Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) with 3 Bronze OLCs, Air Force
Achievement Medal (AFAM) with one Bronze OLC, Joint Service
Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), Meritorious
Service Medal (MSM) with 3 Bronze OLCs, Defense Meritorious Service
Medal with 2 Bronze OLCs, Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal
(GWOT), Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal with Gold Border and two
Bronze OLCs, Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
The applicant retired on 1 February 2005 in the grade of lieutenant
colonel. She served 20 years and 24 days of active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR states the JMUA is awarded in the name of the Secretary of
Defense (SecDef) to joint activities for meritorious achievement or
service, superior to that which is normally expected, for actions in
the following situations; combat with an armed enemy of the United
States, a declared national emergency, or under extraordinary
circumstances that involve national interests.
They further state there is a JMUA currently reflected on the
applicant’s DD Form 214. A review of the applicant’s military records
does not substantiate a second JMUA. Furthermore, the applicant has
not provided any evidence to reflect a second JMUA was awarded.
Therefore, based on the information provided they recommend the
requested relief be denied.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
27 May 2005, for review and response 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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air
Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. The
applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects she was awarded the JMUA. However,
there is no evidence in the applicant’s records indicating she served
in another unit that was awarded the JMUA; nor has the applicant
provided any documentation substantiating she was awarded a second
JMUA. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, the Board finds no basis to grant the requested relief.
However, should the applicant provide documentation substantiating she
was assigned to another unit receiving the JMUA, this Board would be
willing to review the materials for possible reconsideration
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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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2005-01363 in Executive Session on 28 June 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Cathlynn B. Sparks, Panel Chair
Mr. Albert C. Ellett, Member
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Apr 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR dated 13 May 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 May 05.
CATHLYNN B. SPARKS
Panel Chair
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