RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02677
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 FEB 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force
Achievement Medal (AFAM), the Air Reserves Forces Meritorious Service
Medal (ARFMSM), the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), the
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate
Ribbon (NCOPMER), and the Air Force Reserve Medal (AFRM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the AFAM on 25 May 1990, the AFGCM in 1988. He
completed the NCO prep course on 15 July 1988. He served three years
with the Air Force Reserve (AFRes) and served 10 years in a reserve
component (inactive).
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 17 October
1985 and was released from active duty on 16 October 1989. While a
reservist he served a period of active duty from 8 July 1990 to 20
December 1990 and was released at the completion of required active
duty training and released to the AFRes. Applicant’s USAFR Point
Credit Summary with a closeout date of 16 October 1992, indicates he
has six years of satisfactory service.
The applicant’s records reflect he was awarded the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon (SAEMR), the Air Force Training Ribbon, the Air Force Longevity
Service Award Ribbon, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
On 9 November 2005 and 28 December 2005, a DD Form 215, Correction to
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty were
issued to add the AFAM, NCOPMER, National Defense Service Medal
(NDSM), and the AFGCM to the applicant’s records. Therefore, the
remaining issues for consideration by the Board are award of the
ARFMSM and AFRM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR states in accordance with the Air Force Instruction
(AFI) 36-2803, Table 5.1, the ARFMSM is awarded for exemplary
behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving in an enlisted status
in the Air Reserve Forces. Creditable service for the ribbon begins
the day following the completion of any punishment imposed. The
ARFMSM is awarded only on specific recommendation of the
servicemember’s unit commander.
AFI 36-2803, Table 6.1 states the AFRM is awarded to any active or
former servicemember of a Reserve component of the US Armed Forces who
completes or has completed a total of 10 years of honorable and
satisfactory military service in one or more Reserve components of the
Armed Forces. The servicemember’s service does not need to be
consecutive, as long as the service occurred within a period of 12
consecutive years.
HQ AFPC/DPPPR further states the applicant did not have a total of 10
years of service with AFRes and is not entitled to the AFRM. The
applicant has not provided documentation to support he was awarded the
ARFMSM. Therefore, they recommend the applicant’s request for the
ARFMSM and AFRM 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
29 Dec 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 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 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. As
stated, by the office of primary responsibility, the applicant’s
eligibility for the AFAM, AFGCM, NDSM and the NCOPMER has been
verified and his records will be corrected administratively. However,
after thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s records, and documentation
he provided, we do not find any evidence that indicates he met the
criteria for award of the ARFMSM and AFRM. Therefore, 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 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-
2005-02677 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 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Aug 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR dated 12 Oct 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Dec 05.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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