RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01162
INDEX CODE: 107.00
ALLEN J. BAUER COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) and the Korean
Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
Note: Applicant’s records will be changed to reflect the award of the
KDSM.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded both awards after his retirement and would like them
added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided copies of his DD
Form 214, awards and decorations paperwork, and Permanent Change of
Station (PCS) and travel documents.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
He enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 August 1973 and was
progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant with a date of
rank of 1 February 1991. He was honorably discharged on 28 February
1994 under the provisions of AFR 35-7 (Voluntary Retirement). He was
credit with 20 years, 6 months and 16 days of active service which
included 4 years, 11 months, and 28 days of overseas service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR notes the JMUA is awarded in the name of the Secretary of
Defense (SECDEF) to joint activities for meritorious achievement or
service, superior to that which is normally expected, for actions in
the following situations: combat with an armed enemy of the US, a
declared national emergency, or under extraordinary circumstances that
involve national interests. DPPPR was unable to locate any source
documents in his service record that indicated he was entitled to the
JMUA. However, DPPPR was able to verify his entitlement to the KDSM
based on his deployment to OSAN Air Base, Republic of Korea.
Therefore he will be awarded the KDSM and his records changed to
reflect such; however, DPPPR recommends award of the JUMA be denied.
DPPPR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
21 July 2006 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
this office has received no response.
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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. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 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. The Air Force was unable to verify from the
available record any evidence he was ever eligible for the JMUA.
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-
2006-01162 in Executive Session on 6 September 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Member
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 May 06.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jul 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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