AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02808
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His official records be changed to show he received a
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received an MSM upon his retirement. He requested a copy of
his records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in
St. Louis, but did not receive them.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Air Force on 15 Jul 58.
On 31 Jan 80, the applicant retired, and was credited with
21 years, 6 months, and 16 days of active service.
On 18 Sep 12, AFPC/DPSOR notified the applicant that there was
an error on his DD Form 214 concerning his Place of Entry into
Active Duty, and that the error was being administratively
corrected.
The MSM is awarded to any member of the United States Armed
Forces, or to any member of the armed forces of a friendly
foreign nation, who has distinguished himself or herself by
outstanding meritorious service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s official military personnel record, we were unable
to verify award of the MSM. The applicant has been notified of
the process for requesting retroactive recommendations for
awards from his Congressional member.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 10 Oct 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 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 an error or injustice. Although
the applicant contends that he was awarded the MSM upon his
retirement, he provides no documentary evidence, i.e., copies of
the special orders, certificate, and citation, to support this
contention. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in the
application.
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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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XXX, Panel Chair
XXX, Member
XXX, Member
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-02808 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 15 Jun 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 4 Sep 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 12.
XXX
Panel Chair
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