RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05677
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)
(Army).
2. He be awarded two Bronze Service Stars (2BSSs) for his
previously awarded Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) Administratively
Corrected.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the MUC (Army) for his assignment to
a military police battalion and 2BSSs for his deployment with an
expeditionary security forces squadron, Iraq, from 11 Aug 06 to
1 Mar 07 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). However,
the MUC and the BSSs for the ICM were not approved until after
he had separated.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
separation documents; decoration recommendation for the Army
Commendation Medal, and other additional documents associated
with his request.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former enlisted member of the Regular Air
Force, who served on active duty from 30 Jan 02through 28 Jan
08.
AFPC/DPSIDR will administratively correct the applicants record
to reflect award of the ICM, w/2 BSSs.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicants request for
award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army). There is no
documentation assigning or attaching the applicant to an army
unit that was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army).
To grant award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) would
be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33.
DPSID notes that based on their review of the applicant's
official military personnel record, they were able to determine
the applicant should have been awarded the ICM, w/2BSSs for his
service from 30 Jan 02 to 28 Jan 08 and was not reflected in his
records. Upon the final board decision, administrative
correction of the applicant's official military personnel record
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 Feb 13 for review and response. 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 error or injustice in respect to
the applicants entitlement to the award of the Meritorious Unit
Commendation (Army). 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 relief beyond that which will be corrected
administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no basis
to favorably consider this portion of 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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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05677 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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