RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00960
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 Defense Superior
Service Medal (DSSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the DSSM when he retired from the Air Force. He
was told the DSSM would be added to his DD Form 214, and a copy
would be mailed to him.
In support of the request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, a personal statement, a citation for award of the
DSSM, with certificate, and a photograph.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Regular
Air Force and progressively promoted to the grade of lieutenant
colonel. He retired in the grade of lieutenant colonel on
1 Aug 89, after serving 21 years, 1 month, and 3 days of active
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant
provided a copy of the DSSM certificate and citation. However,
he has not provided a copy of the special order authorizing the
DSSM. DPSIDR indicates that without the special order they are
unable to verify his entitlement.
The complete 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 13 Aug 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the applicants submission and the available
evidence of record, we are persuaded that relief is warranted.
In this regard, we note a copy of special order J-1SO-0232-89 was
provided as evidence and reflects the applicant was awarded the
DSSM upon his retirement from the Air Force. However, due to
administrative error, a copy of the special order was not made a
part of his military record. In view of the above, we recommend
that his records be corrected to the extent 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 his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in
conjunction with his length of service retirement, be amended in
Section 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign
Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to reflect award of the Defense
Superior Service Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2010-00960 in Executive Session on 26 Oct 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The Board voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Mar 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 Aug 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Aug 10.
Panel Chair
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