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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-00276
Original file (BC-2012-00276.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 
DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-00276 
COUNSEL:  NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

IN THE MATTER OF: 
 
       
 
       
 
_________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 
 
His  record  be  corrected  to  reflect  award  of  the  Meritorious 
Service Medal (MSM), second Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). 
 
_________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
The MSM (2OLC) was issued after his retirement.  He was awarded 
the  MSM  for  his  accomplishments  for  the  following  periods 
6 Jul 97-7 Nov 00, 25 Nov 00-1 May 04, and 25 Nov 00-30 Apr 04. 
 
The  applicant's  complete  submission,  with  attachments,  is  at 
Exhibit A. 
 
_________________________________________________________________ 
 
STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
 
The  applicant  contracted  his  initial  enlistment  in  the  Regular 
Air  Force  on  20  Nov  80.    He  was  released  from  active  duty  on 
30 Apr 04,  and  retired  on  1  May  04.    He  was  credited  with 
23 years,  5 months,  and  11  days  of  active  service.    The 
applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the MSM w/1OLC. 
 
The  remaining  relevant  facts  pertaining  to  this  application  are 
contained  in  the  letter  prepared  by  the  appropriate  offices  of 
the Air Force which are attached at Exhibits C and D. 
 
_________________________________________________________________ 
 
AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  While the applicant’s records contain 
documentation indicating that he was awarded the MSM twice (basic 
award and first OLC), the certificate provided by the applicant, 
closing 1 May 04, does not appear to have been officially awarded 
and is not a valid entitlement as it closes out after his last 
day on active duty.  Additionally, the inclusive period of this 
certificate overlaps with the period for which his MSM (1OLC) was 
awarded.    To  validate  the  proposed  MSM  certificate  closing 

1 May 04 would be a violation of policy on dual recognition.  The 
applicant's DD Form 214 is annotated correctly with award of the 
MSM w/1OLC.  
 
The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
SAF/MRBP recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award 
of the MSM (2OLC) indicating there is no evidence of an error or 
an injustice.  The undated MSM certificate for the period 25 Nov 
00 to 1 May 04 appears to be an unofficial document and is not 
updated in the applicant’s records.  However, the MSM certificate 
for the 25 Nov 00 to 30 Apr 04, dated 16 Dec 04, appears to be an 
official  document  with  an  accompanying  SO  dated  17 Dec 04; 
therefore  this  MSM  should  be  his  first  OLC  award.    The 
applicant’s record should be updated with the MSM First Oak Leaf 
Cluster certificate for the period 25 Nov 00 to 30 Apr 04, dated 
16 Dec 04,  and  is  supported  by  an  accompanying  SO  dated 
17 Dec 04. 
 
The complete SAF/MRBP evaluation is at Exhibit D. 
 
_________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 17 Sep 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  
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 an injustice.  We took 
notice  of  the  applicant’s  complete  submission  in  judging  the 
merits  of  the  case;  however,  we  agree  with  the  opinions  and 
recommendations 
primary 
responsibility  and  adopt  their  rationale  for  our  conclusion  the 
applicant  has  not  been  the  victim  of  an  error  or  injustice.  
While  the  applicant  has  provided  a  signed  MSM  certificate  in 
support  of  his  request,  said  certificate  reflects  an  inclusive 
period  that  closes  after  his  service  and  overlaps  with  the 
inclusive period of his MSM (1OLC).  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  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-2012-00276 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
 
 
 
 
The following documentary evidence was considered: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 12, w/atchs. 
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Aug 12. 
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBP, dated 20 Sep 12. 
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Sep 12. 

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