RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02753
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect award of the
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The recommendation for award of the MSM was submitted prior to
his 30 Apr 72 retirement; however, the award was not signed
until 14 Jun 72. He received the citation and certificate in
the mail and it was never entered on his DD Form 214.
The Board should consider it in the interest of justice to
consider his application as he served his country honorably for
22 years and he takes great pride in being a member of the Air
Force. He made a natural assumption that the award would be
added on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of the
MSM certificate and citation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 8 Oct 51, the applicant entered active duty.
On 30 Apr 72, he was retired.
He served 20 years, 6 months and 23 days on active duty.
The MSM 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. It was
established by Executive Order 11448 on 16 Jan 69. This award
was established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for
the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends approval for award of the MSM. The
applicant provided a signed certificate for award of the MSM for
the period of 16 Oct 71 to 30 Apr 72, with a Given Under My Hand
date of 14 Jun 72. He also provided a citation with the
official seal for award period from 16 Oct 71 to 30 Apr 72,
which is consistent with his release date of 30 Apr 72. Should
the Board grant the relief sought, a special order will be
accomplished and the MSM will be updated to the applicants DD
Form 214.
Based on DPSIDs review of the applicants official military
personnel record, they were able to determine the applicant
should have also been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFOUA w/1 BOLC),
National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star
(NDSM w/1 BSS), Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service
Stars (VSM w/3 BSS) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
with Palm (RVNGC w/P). Upon the Boards final determination,
the applicants records will be amended to reflect these awards.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 25 Apr 14, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was provided to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, this office has not received a 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We agree with
the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis of
our recommendation that the applicant be awarded the MSM for
outstanding service in the culmination of his career. Therefore,
in addition to the administrative relief awarding the AFOUA
w/1 BOLC, NDSM w/1 BSS, VSM w/3 BSS and the RVNGC w/P, we
recommend the applicant be awarded the MSM.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to reflect that his DD
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his retirement on
30 Apr 72, Item 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations,
Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to include
the Meritorious Service Medal.
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All members voted to correct the records as indicated. The
following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2013-02753 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 14.
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