ECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03800
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the MSM upon his return from his
deployment in Oman in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH in
1998.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a Defense.gov
News photo taken of him displayed while assigned in Southwest
Asia.
The applicant's 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 13 Oct 92 to 28 Aug 00.
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. No
official documentation was provided nor located that verifies
the applicant had been recommended for, or awarded the MSM.
According to AFI 36-2803, Chapter 2, 2.2.6, no individual is
automatically entitled to an award upon completion of an
operational temporary duty (TDY) or departure for an assignment.
All Air Force decorations require a signed written
recommendation be submitted into official channels and processed
through the approval authority. The recommendation must be
submitted within two years, and the decoration presented within
three years of the act, accomplishment or service performed.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 9 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.
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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 Docket Number
BC-2011-03800 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 1 Sep 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 22 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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