RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05498
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, Item 26,
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized be corrected to reflect
he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He feels that it is time to make the record correct for him and
his family. The MSM may have been awarded to him in Okinawa or
at Dover Air Force Base.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of DD
Form 214 and documents extracted from his personnel record.
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 Regular Air Force who
served from 25 November 1959 to 31 August 1978 and was retired
with an honorable characterization of service and credited with
20 years and 13 days of active duty service. The DD Form 214
issued in conjunction with his 1 September 1978, retirement does
not reflect award of an MSM.
By letter dated 16 January 2013, AFPC/DPSIT advised the
applicant that his request for formal training corrective action
was resolved through administrative procedures. After
examination of his records, they verified he completed the
Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 1975, and Air Command
and Staff in 1974, and his DD Form 214 will be updated to
include these formal training courses.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
1. AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the applicant
has not provided justification or supporting documentation that
reflects a recommendation was submitted for the Meritorious
Service Medal or that he was awarded the Meritorious Service
Medal. Nor did the applicant provide evidence of an error or an
injustice.
2. The Meritorious Service Medal was established on
16 January 1969, and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of
the United States who distinguished themselves by outstanding
noncombat meritorious achievement or service to the United
States.
3. Based on their review of the applicant's official military
personnel record, they were able to determine that the below Air
Force Medals and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during the
applicant's service and were not reflected in his records.
a. Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)
b. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with two Bronze Service
Stars (AFEM w/2BSS)
Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the
applicant's official military personnel record will be completed
by AFPC/DPSOR.
The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response, the applicant provided a copy of VA Form 21-4138,
Statement in Support of Claim, with copies of his certificate,
citation, and special order GB-0003, dated 4 January 1979,
awarding the MSM for the period of 2 March 1976 to
31 August 1978.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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. After reviewing the evidence
provided in support of this appeal, i.e., copies of the MSM
certificate, citation and special order, we find the applicant has
demonstrated that his DD Form 214 should be amended to include the
MSM. Therefore, we recommend the applicants records be corrected
as indicated below. The applicant requested his Air Command and
Staff College and Industrial College of the Armed Forces, formal
training courses be reflected on his DD Form 214, however, his
records have been administratively corrected to include this
information.
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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 show that his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in
conjunction with his 1 September 1992 retirement, be amended in
Item 26, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations,
and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to include the
Meritorious Service Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 12 September 2013, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-05498:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2o Nov 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Mar 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Apr 2013.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant dated 20 May 2013, w/atchs.
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