RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01846
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her records be corrected to show that she received the Meritorious Service
Medal (MSM)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She received the MSM after separating from the Air Force; however, her
separation document (DD 214) does not reflect the MSM.
In support of her request, the applicant submits copies 1 and 4 of her DD
Form 214 and a copy of the draft MSM citation. The 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 October 1986 and was
progressively promoted to the grade of Technical Sergeant effective and
with a date of rank of 1 July 1993.
On 8 August 1996, the Secretary of the Air Force directed that the
applicant be separated from active service for physical disability under
the provisions of 10 USC 1203, with severance pay computed under Section
1212.
On 24 September 1996, the applicant was honorably discharged from active
duty in the grade of Technical Sergeant for disability. She was credited
with 9 years, 11 months and 24 days of active duty service to include 2
years, 4 months and 2 days of Foreign Service.
The applicant’s records indicate that prior to separation from military
service she was assigned to the Medical Operations Squadron as NCOIC,
Mental Health Services. Her separation document indicates she was awarded
the Air Force Achievement Medal (1OLC), the Air Force Commendation Medal,
the Air Force Longevity Service Award (1OLC), the Air Force Training
Ribbon, the Air Force Oversees Long Tour Ribbon, the National Defense
Service Medal, the NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon (1OLC), the
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (1OLC), and the Air Force Good
Conduct Medal (2OLC). It also indicates she served in Support of Operation
Desert Shield/Storm from 2 August 1990 to 24 September 1996.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request. DPPPR states
the MSM is awarded to members who distinguished themselves by either
outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States. DDPRS
notes there is no evidence in the applicant’s military personnel record
that supports that she was awarded the MSM, and she did not provide the
order awarding her this medal.
DPPPR’s evaluation is 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 for
review and comment on 5 August 2005. As of this date, this office has
received no response (Exhibit D).
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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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s
contention that she should be awarded the MSM for the period of 21 October
1992 – 1 August 1996; however, we are not persuaded by the evidence
presented that she is entitled to the award in question. In this respect,
we note that her official record does not reveal that she was awarded the
MSM. Therefore, 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. However, should the applicant provide a copy of the
MSM order, she may, of course, submit another request and the Board will
review this new evidence.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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-
01846 in Executive Session on 10 January 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 May 05 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 05.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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