RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00830
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the Meritorious Service
Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His award of the MSM is missing from his DD Form 214. He has
never received a copy of a special order for the MSM.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement and copies of his MSM certificate and citation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 April 1981, the applicant was released from active duty and
retired effective 1 May 1981 in the grade of master sergeant (E-
7). He served 20 years and 17 days on active duty. His DD Form
214 reflects he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal,
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Air
Force Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and
the Air Force Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denying the applicants request for the
MSM. DPSIDR states the applicant provided a copy of the citation
awarding him the MSM upon his retirement; however, he has not
provided the special order. DPSIDR wrote to the applicant on
6 March 2009 requesting a copy of the MSM special order; however,
they received no response.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 2 June 2009, a copy of the Air Force advisory opinion was
forwarded to the applicant 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. Although the
applicant was unable to provide a copy of a special order
awarding him the MSM, we believe the documentation he provided in
the form of an MSM citation and certificate provides a reasonable
basis to conclude he was awarded the MSM. While his award of the
MSM cannot be verified with certainty from the available record
of evidence, in the interest of equity and justice, we elect to
resolve any doubt in favor of the applicant. Accordingly, we
recommend his record be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 30 April 1981,
he was awarded the MSM, for outstanding service during the period
17 June 1985 to 30 April 1981.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 24 September 2009, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2009-
00830 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 2 Feb 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 May 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jun 09.
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2009-00830
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for
Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States
Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to
APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 30 April 1981, he was awarded the Meritorious
Service Medal, for outstanding service during the period 17 June 1975 to 30 April 1981.
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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