RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02530
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 FEB 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Joint Meritorious
Unit Award (JMUA) for the period 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2004 and the
Air and Space Campaign Medal(ASCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be awarded the JMUA for support of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom. Prior to his terminal leave he
was told these awards would be added to his records and no action on
his part was needed.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of Special
Order number AC-010010, AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for
Permanent Change of Station - Military, and a copy of his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 February 1985
for a term of four years. He was progressively promoted to the grade
of master sergeant and retired in that grade on 28 February 2005. He
was issued an honorable discharge after completing 20 years and 1
month of active duty service.
His decorations include award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award,
the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation
Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal w/2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters,
the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal
w/1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster.
On 29 August 2005, his records were corrected to reflect award of the
National Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the
award of the JMUA w/1 OLC and the ASCM. DPPPR verified the Joint
Information Technology Center (JITC) received one JMUA during the
period of 1 June 1998 to 9 September 2002, but were unable to verify
the JITC receiving an additional JMUA.
According to DPPPR, there are no official documents to validate the
applicant served in the areas of operations to be eligible for the
award of the ASCM.
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states his unit and the commander’s support staff
provided corroborating evidence for the JMUA award, but has not been
able to substantiate the ASCM award. He states three members of his
unit received the ASCM award for being assigned to AFELM Joint
Information Technology Center and supporting the operations that are
outlined in message DG201445Z October 2003. He believes since he was
assigned to the same location performing in the same fashion as these
personnel he should be accorded the same award.
The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.
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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 an error or injustice. The Board notes,
the applicant has already received the Joint Meritorious Unit Award
for the period 1 June 1998 to 9 September 2002, however; no evidence
has been presented to show the Joint Information Technology Center
(JITC) received an additional JMUA or that the applicant is eligible
for award of an additional JMUA. The Board also notes, his records
were administratively corrected to reflect award of the National
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. With regards to the
applicant’s request for award of the Air and Space Campaign Medal,
the applicant has not submitted, nor does his military record have
documentation to verify evidence of his eligibility for award of the
ASCM. Therefore, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of
the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. In the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting
the relief sought in this 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 not considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-
02530 in Executive Session on 13 October 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 July 2005, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 22 Aug 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Sep 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 26 Sep 05, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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