RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04291
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Legion of Merit
(LOM).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the LOM prior to his retirement, but his DD Form
214 was not appropriately updated to reflect the award.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant retired on 1 Nov 89.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. There is no evidence to verify the
applicant was recommended for or awarded the LOM. The LOM is
awarded to service members of the Armed Forces of the United
States and friendly foreign nations who have distinguished
themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the
performance of outstanding services. However, retirees and
veterans may pursue award of the LOM under the provisions of
Title 10, Section 1130, United States Code. The law allows for
submission of award recommendations (and the upgrading of
previously approved awards) without regard to any previously
imposed time constraints for submission if referred by a Member
of Congress. The requests must be referred to the Secretary of
the Air Force by a Member of Congress through the Secretary of
the Air Force Liaison Office. In order for a request to be
reasonably considered under the provision of this law, the
following award package must contain a reconstructed award
recommendation, a narrative citation of the action(s) for which
the airman is being recognized and eyewitness statements
attesting to the act(s) of valor or service performed, sworn
affidavits, certificates, and any other related documentation.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Jan 13, for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
________________________________________________________________
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. While the
applicant contends he was awarded the Legion of Merit prior to
his retirement, other than his own uncorroborated assertions, he
has provided no evidence whatsoever to indicate that he was
recommended for, or should have been awarded, the Legion of
Merit. While we are not unmindful or unappreciative of the
applicants service to our Nation, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04291 in Executive Session on 4 Jun 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Sep 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 13.
Panel Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02795
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, indicating the applicant was considered and denied for award of the DSSM and he was awarded the appropriate level award for his service and retirement from a joint assignment in accordance with...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 05393
The SAEMR is awarded to all Air Force service members who, after 1 Jan 1963, qualify as "expert" in small arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun. Upon the final board decision, administrative correction of the applicant's official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOY. We also note the OPR has administratively corrected the applicants records to reflect his entitlement to the PUC, RVNGC w/P, and AFOUA w/V.
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 03096
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03096 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be updated with the following: Removal of Mid-East Crypto Linguist Craftsman Arabic (advanced) course (3ME), dated Jan 1993; (Administratively corrected) Award of Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (w/2BOLC);...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 05824
The May 09 award policy and award criteria message that was released Air Force wide provides the applicable regulation concerning award of the LOM. DPSID believes the applicant should be given consideration for a retirement decoration; however, in order for his request to be reasonably considered he will need to resubmit his request with an ETP memorandum signed by someone from his chain of command with first-hand knowledge of the act/achievement due to the applicant not meeting the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | bc-2013-00605
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00605 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). It also recognizes single acts of merit and meritorious service if the achievement or service is of a lesser degree than that deemed worthy of the Legion of Merit (LOM); but such service must have been...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02495
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02495 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His official records be corrected to show that: 1. He was awarded the Legion of Merit (LOM) upon retirement. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 05264
A Special Order was not provided with this request and could not be located within the applicant's official military personnel record. The special order that accompanied the LOM at the time of presentation is required to update the applicants records. Therefore we recommend his records be corrected to reflect the award of the LOM.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01971
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force which is at Exhibit B and D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR acknowledges that the applicant has provided all required documentation in accordance with directives for consideration for award of the LOM. DPSIDR does not provide a recommendation and forwards the LOM to the Board for...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01886
The MUA is given to Active Duty Air Force, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or after 11 Sep 11. DPSIDR states the applicant was awarded the MUA during his assignment to the 31st Combat Communications Squadron during the period 14 Jul 04 to 21 Apr 06....
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 00369
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00369 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty be corrected to reflect the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release...