RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01415
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her records be corrected to reflect award of the National Defense
Service Medal (NDSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She is entitled to the NDSM for her honorable service from the
period 28 Jan 89 to 29 Jan 91. She further contends all who
served during any eligibility period and the designated period
had been declared a national emergency are entitled to the NDSM.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, a statement, and an extract from USAMilitaryMedals.com.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in
this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial.
DPSIDR notes military members are awarded the NDSM for honorable
service for the following periods 27 Jun 50-27 Jul 54, 1 Jan 61-
14 Aug 74, 2 Aug 90-30 Nov 95, and 11 Sep 01 through a date to be
determined.
The applicant served on active duty from 24 Jan 89 through 29 Jan
91. She was discharged with a general discharge for a pattern of
disciplinary infractions, which included five instances of
dereliction of duty. The applicants misconduct began around
30 Oct 89 and continued throughout the inclusive period for the
medal. Her behavior failed to reach the level of honorable
service for entitlement to the NDSM.
The complete copy HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant contends the various websites she viewed did not
indicate that receiving a general discharge makes her ineligible
for the NDSM. An under honorable conditions (general) discharge
may not be perfect but it is still honorable and should qualify
for award of the NDSM.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 an error or injustice to warrant
award of the NDSM. We took notice of the applicant's complete
submission, to include her rebuttal response, 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 that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01415 in Executive Session on 6 Dec 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 9 Jun 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Jul 11, atchs.
Panel Chair
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