RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04754
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the following awards:
1. Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) (Administratively
resolved).
2. Meritorious Unit Award (MUA) (Administratively resolved).
3. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), third bronze oak
leaf cluster (3BOLC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He researched unit awards and discovered that one of his units
was awarded the AFOUA right after he left the unit in Dec 07.
Thus, he should have the AFOUA w/3 BOLCs.
In support of his request, the applicant submitted copies of his
Certificate for the JSAM, his DD Form 214, Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a Letter of Evaluation,
his SURF, and web-based information pertaining to MUAs and
AFOUAs.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants military personnel records, he
entered the Air Force 24 Sep 02, separated on 31 Aug 10, and was
credited with 7 years, 11 months, and 7 days of active service.
The Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) reviewed
the applicants records and administratively corrected the
following errors:
1. AFPC/DPSIDR verified his entitlement to the JSAM and
MUA.
2. AFPC/DPAPP confirmed he was TDY to Afghanistan from
21 Jan to 19 May 07, served in Japan from 28 Dec 07 to 31 Aug
10, and determined his record should reflect three years and
three days of foreign service.
3. AFPC/DPSIDRA verified his entitlement to the Air Force
Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour (AFOR-LT).
The remaining 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, indicating there is no evidence
of an error or injustice concerning his request for the AFOUA
(3BOLC). The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force
to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by
exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement
that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.
The services include: performance of exceptionally meritorious
service, accomplishment of specific outstanding achievement of
national or international significance, combat operations
against an enemy of the United States, or military operations
involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an
opposing foreign service. While the applicants entitlement to
the AFOUA w/2 BOLCs was verified, there is no documentation in
his submission or military records that indicates he should be
awarded the AFOUA (3BOLC). He was awarded one AFOUA while
serving with each of the two units he was permanently assigned
to during his service career. The applicant may be confused by
the fact that his parent organization is listed as having earned
the AFOUA, however, the applicant served in a subordinate
organization which shared in the award per the same order, SO G-
012. Therefore, award of the AFOUA (3BOLC) is not authorized.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 13 Jan 12 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice with respect
to award of the AFOUA, third bronze oak leaf cluster (3BOLC).
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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
We note the Air Force OPR has determined the applicant is
entitled to the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM),
Meritorious Unit Award (MUA), Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long
Tour (AFOR-LT), and additional foreign service credit and has
corrected his records administratively. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting relief beyond that rendered administratively.
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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-2011-04754 in Executive Session on 14 Jun 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04754 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 May 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jan 12.
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