RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:
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DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01886
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the Meritorious Unit
Award with second oak leaf cluster (MUA w/2OLC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded two previous MUAs while assigned to the 3rd
Combat Communications Group (3rd CCG).
He was deployed to the 506th Electronic Communications Squadron
(ECS) during the period May 06 to Sep 06. Subsequently, the
unit was awarded the MUA during the period 1 May 05 to
31 Jan 07. However, he was never informed the unit received the
award until after he was discharged.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
In Mar 04, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) approved the
MUA to recognize organizations for outstanding achievement or
service in direct support of combat operations. 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. The unit must display such outstanding
devotion and superior performance of exceptionally difficult
tasks as to set it apart and above other units with similar
missions. The degree of achievement required is the same as that
which would warrant award of the Legion of Merit (LOM). Superior
performance of normal mission will not alone justify award of the
MUA. Service in a combat zone is not required, but service must
be directly related to the combat effort. Squadrons, groups, and
wings may be recommended for this award.
AFPC/DPSID was able to determine the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award (AFOUA) and the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) should
have been awarded during the applicant’s service from 13 Jul 04
to 7 Jun 07. The applicant’s records will be administratively
corrected to reflect these awards.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. 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. In addition, he was awarded the first OLC to the MUA
during his assignment to the 506th ECS. However, they were
unable to locate any official documentation awarding an
additional MUA to a unit to which the applicant was assigned
during the award period.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 27 Aug 12, 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. 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 the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. In view of the above
and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis
to recommend granting further relief in this case.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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 Docket Number
BC-2012-01886 in Executive Session on 7 Mar 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Aug 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 17 Aug 12, w/atch.
Panel Chair
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