RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02424
INDEX CODE: 107.00
CASE #4
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 FEB 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Recognition Ribbon (AFRR) and that it be added
to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
At the time of his retirement from the Air Force, he was not eligible for
award of the AFRR; however, per the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)
Awards and Decorations Division, members in the included message can
receive award of the AFRR if they won one of the categories since the
ribbon’s inception. He indicates he falls within item six of the DP
category, Mission Support Awards. He further indicates he won the
Education and Training Manager (ETM) of the year, Category III: Unit Level
ETM.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 2 August 1982, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force and
continued to reenlist contracting his last enlistment on 31 October 2000
for a period of five years.
On 31 October 2002, the applicant retired in the grade of master sergeant
under the provisions of AFI 36-3203, Sufficient Service for Retirement. He
served 20 years, 2 months, and 29 days of total active duty service.
The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, indicates the applicant received the following decorations,
medals, and ribbons: Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation
Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
with One Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal with One Bronze
Service Star, Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air
Force Longevity Service Award with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, Non-Commissioned
Officer (NCO) Professional Military Education Ribbon with Two Oak Leaf
Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Seven Oak Leaf Clusters,
and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters.
DD Form 215 Correction to the DD Form 214, dated 8 July 2004 and 21 July
2005, indicates the following awards were added to the applicant’s military
records: the Air Force Commendation Medal with Five Oak Leaf Clusters, Air
Force Good Conduct Medal with Five Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPF recommended denial indicating that the results of the 2000 Mission
Support Awards Board that convened at AFPC on 16 through 19 January 2001,
reflect the applicant was not an Air Force-Level winner in the respective
categories of the Air Force Education and Training Manager Awards Category
III (Unit Level ETM). The applicant’s EPR only reflects his selection as
the base-level winner of this award. The applicant did not prove he was a
recipient of the 2000 AF Education and Training Manager Awards Category III
(Unit Level ETM)
The evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 7 October 2005, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant 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 injustice awarding the applicant the AFRR. The
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the
evidence of record we agree with the opinion and 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 injustice. The applicant
asserts that he is entitled to award of the AFRR because he won the ETM of
the year, Category III, Unit Level ETM. We note however, the results of
the 2000 Mission Support Awards board that convened at AFPC from 16 through
19 January 2001, reflect the applicant was not an Air Force-Level winner
for award of the ETM of the Year. Further, it is noted, the applicant’s
Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) closing 19 December 2000 indicates he was
selected for the ETM at the base-level. While we applaud his
accomplishment at this level, there are no documents in the applicant’s
military personnel record which reflect he is entitled to the AFRR.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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 this application in Executive
Session on 7 February 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2005-02424 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Jul 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPF, dated 20 Sep 05, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Oct 05.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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