RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03583
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), first oak leaf cluster, be
added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
A second MSM was awarded at his retirement ceremony in Jul 91.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
first MSM certificate for the period of 29 Sep 84 to 31 Dec 88,
a Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, and
a letter from the National Personnel Records Center.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force
from 7 Jul 66 to 6 Aug 70 and again from 7 Mar 72 to 31 Jul 91.
The MSM may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the
United States who distinguished themselves by either outstanding
achievement or meritorious service to the United States.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states that based upon
review of the applicants military records and the documentation
provided they were unable verify his entitlement to the MSM.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 29 Dec 2011, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To
date, a response has not been received (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. 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. 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 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 this application
in Executive Session on 16 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-03583:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 1 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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