RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00484
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA).
2. His records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star
Medal (BSM) (Administratively Corrected).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was presented with the decoration and the award after he
retired.
In support of the appeal, the applicant provides copies of the
BSM awards package and the JMUA awards package.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate that he
retired in the grade of major on 31 Jul 09, and served a total of
three years, seven months, and one day of Foreign Service.
On 12 Apr 10, AFPC/DPSIDR informed the applicant that they were
able to verify his entitlement to the BSM.
The JMUA is awarded to joint activities for meritorious
achievement or service, superior to that which is normally
expected, under any of the following conditions: during action in
combat with an armed enemy of the United States, in a declared
national emergency situation, or under extraordinary
circumstances that involve national interest.
On 16 Apr 10, the applicant was notified by HQ AFPC/DPSIDR of his
entitlement to the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and the
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial regarding the applicants request
for award of the JMUA. DPSIDR indicates the JMUA was only
approved for those who served in Baghdad, Iraq and the applicant
served in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR 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 14 Apr 10, 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 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 error or injustice regarding his
request for award of the JMUA. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. We note the applicants records will be
administratively corrected to reflect award of the BSM, the AFCM,
and the AFGCM. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence
the applicant was entitled to award of the JMUA, we find no basis
to recommend granting his request.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of a material 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.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2010-00484 in Executive Session on 5 Oct 10, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Feb 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 Apr 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Apr 10.
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