RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02578
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His supervisor recommended him for the BSM for his actions on 16 May 1970
while serving in Vietnam. His subordinate who was with him at that time,
was recommended for the BSM also and his BSM was approved.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and
a copy of his Airman Performance Report (APR) closing 28 June 1970.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant retired from the Air Force on 1 July 1984 in the grade of master
sergeant after serving 20 years and 7 days on active duty. He served as a
Law Enforcement Supervisor.
_________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the BSM is awarded to a person in
any branch of the military service who, while serving in any capacity with
the Armed Forces of the United States on or after 7 December 1941, shall
have distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service,
not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military
operations against an armed enemy.
After a thorough review of the applicant’s military records DPSIDR was
unable to locate a recommendation for the BSM. The applicant did provide a
performance report dated 15 December 1969 to 28 June 1970 which states “For
his outstanding actions Staff Sergeant M--- was nominated for the BS award”
as proof he was indeed nominated for the BSM. However, documentation could
not be located to substantiate the award of BSM, such as a recommendation
for, special orders, or citation to substantiate request.
DPSIDR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 12 October 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for
review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this
office has received no response.
_________________________________________________________________
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 injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record along with the
applicant’s submission, the Board agrees with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force and adopts its rationale as the basis for
their conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the
Board finds no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or 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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-
02578 in Executive Session on 27 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Debra K. Walker, Member
Mr. Kurt R. LaFrance, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 August 2007, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 13 September 2007.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 October 2007.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2007-02137
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are at Exhibits B and D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR notes that while serving as a first sergeant and attached to the Army, the applicant was deployed to Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq from 5 Dec 04 to 5 Apr 05. They recommend the Board review the nominating official’s original...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-04031
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1B recommends denial of his request for award of the MSM or AFCM. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is attached at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 28 March 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01303
A review of the applicant's submission, personnel and medical records did not reflect any medical documentation or treatment of injuries sustained as a direct result of enemy action. The applicant did not provide a statement of how his injury was incurred or the date of the injury. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-01419
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01419 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2006-03390 Disapproval
The AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He did not realize this application was being submitted as a request for reconsideration of his MSM. Evidence has been presented that his decoration package was never forwarded through, or endorsed by, the deployed wing commander. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00881
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00881 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02965
DPSIDR states any recommendation for decorations, including the BSM, is submitted on an individual basis and is a voluntary act on the part of the recommending official. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: His AFCM citation shows it was for meritorious service, which is a qualification for the BSM. He believes someone did not do their job at the time and since it has...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02624
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of his request for award of the AFCM. The AFPC/DPSIDR complete evaluation at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 Oct 07, for review and response within 30 days. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Oct 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-02625
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02625 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), Purple Heart (PH), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03990
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03990 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show his entitlement to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states,...