RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05802
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His MSM was finalized and signed after his official retirement
date of 31 August 2011.
In support of the appeal, the applicant submits his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Retirement
Order, MSM Certificate and enlisted performance reports.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who retired on
1 September 2011 in the grade of master sergeant.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility which is contained at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends approval. The Meritorious Service Medal
is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces who distinguished
themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious
service to the United States.
The applicant provided a signed certificate for the MSM dated
17 October 2011 that appears to be authentic; however, no
Special Order was provided or could be located within his
official military personnel record. The Special Order
officially authorizes the award of a decoration. Without that
order DPSID could not verify he was awarded the medal. The
applicant was contacted for a copy of the Special Order;
however, he indicated he did not have the documentation to
provide.
The certificate and citation provided by the applicant appear
authentic. His records will be updated accordingly should the
Board grant his request.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 February 2013, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit C). 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 timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. Although the
applicant was unable to provide a copy of the special order
awarding him the MSM, we find the documentation provided
sufficient to conclude he was awarded the MSM. Therefore, we
agree with the Air Force office of primary responsibility that
that the certificate and citation provided appear to be
authentic and recommend the record be corrected as indicated
below.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on
17 October 2011, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered BCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-05802 in Executive Session on 24 September 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Jan 13.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.
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