RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04420
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was recommended for the BSM on 5 March 1973 by his commanding
officer.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of the
recommendation package for award of the BSM.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served on active duty from 13 August 1957 to 31 July 1984. He
served in the personnel career field and was progressively
promoted to the grade of chief master sergeant (E-9). He was
released from active duty on 31 July 1984 and retired effective
1 August 1984 in the grade of chief master sergeant.
According to documents provided by the applicant, he was
recommended for the BSM on 5 March 1973 for meritorious service
during the period 6 September 1972 to 25 March 1973.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states the applicant had
previously requested entitlement to the BSM through a
Congressional Inquiry, dated in November 2007. On 26 December
2007, their office provided a response to the applicant
indicating that after a thorough review of his military service
records, they verified his recommendation for the BSM, dated
5 March 1973, was downgraded by higher headquarters to the Air
Force Commendation Medal with second Oak Leaf Cluster (AFCM
w/2OLC) for the inclusive period of 6 September 1972 to 5 March
1973; therefore, rendering him ineligible for award of the BSM.
DPSIDRA indicates the applicant has not provided any new evidence
that was not already submitted with his previous request for the
BSM in November 2007.
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 29 December 2011 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no
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 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 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
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-2011-04420 in Executive Session on 30 May 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04420:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 15 Dec 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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