AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-05120
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His Bronze Star Medal (BSM) “Given Under My Hand” date be
changed from 13 Sep 11 to 1 Mar 11 and filed in his Officer
Selection Record (OSR).
2. He receive supplemental promotion consideration by a Special
Selection Board (SSB) for the CY11A (7 Mar 11) (P0511A0)
Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was originally submitted for the BSM; however, the medal was
downgraded to a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) because it was
poorly written. The MSM was approved and placed in his records
and was considered by the P0511A promotion board. However, the
451 EOG/CC chose to rewrite and resubmit the BSM, as originally
submitted, which later was approved. He believes that if the
award had been written correctly the first time it would have
been on file in his records and considered by the promotion
board. He contacted Air Forces Central (Command) (AFCENT) to see
if they could change the date received, but they indicated that
there was no way to change the date administratively through
their channels.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
BSM resubmission package, a copy of a letter from AFPC/DPSIDRA, a
copy of a letter from AFPC/DPSOO, and e-mail communications.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the grade of major (0-4).
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of
the Air Force, which are at Exhibit B and C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. According to the applicant’s
supporting documentation, the reconsideration request for the BSM
was submitted on 4 Jul 11. They are unable to verify that an
injustice exists as the BSM reconsideration package was received
by AFCENT on 11 Jull 11 and awarded within the time limitations
outlined in the governing instructions.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit B.
AFPC/DPSOO recommends denial. This evaluation is based on the
DPSIDRA review and recommendation. As such, they cannot support
the applicant’s request for SSB consideration.
The complete DPSOO evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states that after having discussions with his wing
commander regarding the PRF process, his commander indicated that
he was stratified as number six of all majors in the wing because
he only had four Definitely Promotes (DPs) to hand out. However,
his commander further stated that had the BSM been in his
records, it was possible that he would have been pushed up one or
two positions. Meeting the promotion board with a DP or a “my
next DP” push line dramatically improves the chances of promotion
for an “Above the Zone” officer. The fact that he was denied
this discriminator by virtue of poor writing and staffing is
contrary to the intent of the group commander who initiated his
BSM and is the very definition of an injustice.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, 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 timely filed.
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
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the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. The
applicant contends that by virtue of poor writing and staffing by
his recommending unit he has suffered an injustice. However, we
note the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) has
indicated the BSM was awarded within the time limitations
outlined in the governing instructions. In view of the
foregoing, we conclude the applicant has failed to sustain his
burden of establishing he has suffered either an error or an
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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-05120 in Executive Session on 30 Aug 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Mar 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Mar 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOO, dated 28 Mar 12
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Apr 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 18 Apr 12.
Panel Chair
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