RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03884
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) be
upgraded to the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her mission, while forward deployed in a war zone, warrants more
appropriate recognition. While her team was deployed to Camp
Habbaniyah, Iraq, from May 2005 to May 2006, they engaged in
combat activities on a very frequent basis. After three months
in theater, their team was augmented by another four-man Air
Force team who assisted them in their duties. Several months
after completion of their tour, her team received a mixture of
decorations ranging from the DMSM to Joint Service Commendation
Medals. However, the other team received Bronze Star and Joint
Service Commendation/Joint Achievement medals while still in
Iraq. She feels there has been a disservice done to her team
and herself. She would like to have the decorations awarded to
her team rescinded and to have her team submitted for the BSM
and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. While deployed, she
tried to submit her team for the BSM, but was told by her
leadership that by virtue of their ranks, they did not qualify
for the BSM. However, both teams consisted of two company grade
officers and two non-commissioned officers.
In support of her appeal, the applicant has provided a personal
statement, and copies of intelligence summaries; a chronological
list of events while assigned to Camp Habbaniyah, Iraq; several
witness statements; an Officer Performance Report closing 8 May
2006; and a DMSM citation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the military personnel data system, the applicant
is currently serving on active duty with a Total Active Federal
Military Service Date of 7 October 1986 and a Total Active
Federal Commissioned Service Date of 2 March 2001. She was
promoted to the grade of captain effective and with a date of
rank of 2 March 2005. She was awarded the DMSM for
exceptionally meritorious service as a Military Police Advisor,
Base Defense Unit, Habbaniyah, Coalition Military Assistance
Training Team, Multi-National Security Transition Command
Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq, from 10 May 2005 to 1 May 2006 during
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR does not provide a recommendation other than for the
Board to review the appeal. DPSIDR states the applicant was
approved for the DMSM from Multi-National Security Transition
Team Command Iraq, who serves as the approval authority under
United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). DPSIDR indicates
they contacted USCENTCOM; who confirmed there is no appeal
process for approved decorations in the Area of Responsibility
(AOR) and that they would not consider upgrading the applicants
award.
The DPSIDR 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 1 August 2008 for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit
C). 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. After a
thorough review of the available records, including evidence
presented by the applicant, we found no evidence to support her
contention that she should have been awarded a BSM. We find no
evidence to support that she was recommended for the BSM or that
USCENTCOM erred in their decision to award her the DMSM for her
service in Iraq. Based on the preceding and absent evidence to
the contrary, we find no evidence of error or injustice in this
case. Accordingly, we find no basis to favorably consider this
application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s)
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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 this application
in Executive Session on 20 November 2008, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Chair
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03884:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 11 Jul 08.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 08.
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Chair
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