RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00363
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 AUG 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), for the period 6 Aug 02
through 30 Nov 04, be upgraded to the Meritorious Service Medal
(MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
After 28 months of service and three “fire-wall 5s” enlisted
performance reports (EPRs), all containing senior rater
endorsement, he was denied consideration for award of the MSM. The
reason he was denied the MSM (as explained to him by his immediate
supervisor) was due to a staff policy that required all personnel
to be assigned for three or more years before they could be
considered for the MSM. This was never explained to him
previously, including during two feedback sessions with his
supervisor.
At the end of Jan 05, after he had left for his new assignment, he
found out that a colleague of his, a fellow master sergeant, who
also had a permanent change of station (PCS) after being assigned
to the staff only 19 months, had been presented with an MSM. This
completely contradicted what he was told just two months prior.
He believes that established Air Force procedures were not followed
in his case.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a personal statement;
a copy of Special Order GO-66, dated 30 Nov 04, citation, and the
RDP for award of the AFCM; copies of his EPRs closing, 22 Feb 03,
04, and 30 Nov 04, and email correspondence.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on available records, applicant entered the Regular Air Force
on 19 Jul 85. He is serving in the grade of master sergeant with
an effective date and date of rank of 1 Mar 02. His Duty Title is
Superintendent, Security Force.
Applicant’s decorations consist of the Defense Meritorious Service
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, with One Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC),
Joint Service Commendation Medal, w/1OLC, Air Force Commendation
Medal, w/3OLC and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended denial.
Applicant has exhausted his administrative channels, he was
informed that a recommendation had been submitted into official
channels (signed by the recommending official and endorsed by the
next higher official in his chain of command), and that the AFCM
was the decoration he received and the approval authority is
standing by his decision.
A complete copy of the 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
on 3 Mar 06 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting an
upgrade of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) to the
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). We took note of the applicant’s
complete submission in judging the merits of the case. The
applicant believes that established Air Force procedures were not
followed in the processing of the AFCM. However, other than his
own assertions, no evidence has been presented to show that the
recommendation and processing of the AFCM was not in accordance
with the applicable Air Force Instruction. The appropriate Air
Force office has addressed the issue presented by the applicant and
we are in agreement with its opinion and recommendation.
Therefore, we adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of
having suffered either an error or injustice. In the absence of
persuasive 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-2006-00363 in Executive Session on 6 April 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. James L. Sommer, Member
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Feb 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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