RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01401
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) he received in 1972 be
added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge.
2. He receive a copy of the order and the narrative for the MSM.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While on terminal leave, prior to his retirement, he was
presented a MSM, however, he no longer has the narrative
statement or special order awarding him the medal.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of his DD Form 214, and various other
documents associated with his request.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states after a thorough
review of the applicants military personnel record they were
unable to locate a special order or any other documentation
justifying award of the MSM.
On 26 Dec 06 and 23 May 08, DPSIDR informed the applicant that
they were unable to verify his entitlement to the MSM without
the special order.
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 27 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a
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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took note
of the documentation provided in support of the applicants
request for the award of the MSM. However, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of persuasive evidence
to the contrary, the applicant's request 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 Docket Number BC-
2011-01401 in Executive Session on 1 Dec 11 under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01401 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, Letter, dated 18 May 11.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 27 May 11.
Panel Chair
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