RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03702
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be updated to reflect his Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 does not reflect his MSM award. His Report on
Individual Personnel (RIP), dated 31 Mar 83, reflects his
supervisor intended to recommend him for the MSM.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant retired from the Regular Air Force on 31 Jul 83 in
the grade of master sergeant after serving 22 years and 14 days
on active duty.
The MSM Criteria: The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded
to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who
distinguishes themselves by either outstanding achievement or
meritorious service to the United States.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. They were unable to verify the
applicants award of the MSM. Further, retroactive
recommendations for awards for retirees/veterans beyond the 2-
year limitation must be submitted in accordance with Title 10,
Section 1130, United States Code. In order for a request to
reasonably be considered under these provisions, the following
information is suggested to assist in preparing a recommendation:
1) Reconstruct award recommendation.
2) Narrative citation of the action(s).
3) Eyewitness statements attesting the act(s) of valor or
service performed; sworn affidavits, certificates, and any other
related documentation.
The applicants request is incomplete and all avenues have not
been exhausted for retroactive request of the award.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, 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, 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
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-2012-03702 in Executive Session on 26 Mar 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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