RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00717
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her record be corrected to reflect the correct number of Air
Force Achievement Medals (AFAMs) (Administratively corrected).
Her record be corrected to reflect the Joint Service
Commendation Medal (JSCM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In preparation for the Air Force Reduction in Force Boards, she
reviewed her records and noticed that two of her AFAMs reflect
First Oak Leaf Cluster. This error impacts not only her third
but also her fourth subsequent award of this Medal.
She also received a JSCM which is reflected in the Air Force
Virtual Military Personnel Flight (VMPF) system; but does not
reflect in the Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA).
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 19 Jul 07, the applicant was awarded the AFAM for outstanding
achievement.
On 4 Aug 08, the applicant was awarded the AFAM, First Oak Leaf
Cluster for outstanding achievement.
On 11 Feb 09, the applicant was awarded the AFAM, First Oak Leaf
Cluster for meritorious service.
On 28 Jun 13, the applicant was awarded the AFAM, Second Oak
Leaf Cluster for meritorious service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
The JSCM may be awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense
to members of the United States Armed Forces who, while assigned
to a joint activity after 1 Jan 63, distinguished themselves by
meritorious achievement or service. Award for meritorious
service is generally for a period of time greater than 12 months
and encompassing an individuals entire joint assignment,
including extensions. Service members assigned and/or attached
to a Joint Task Force as individuals (not as members of a
service unit) may also be eligible for the JSCM. Members of
service-unique units assigned and/or attached to a Joint Task
Force retain eligibility for award of personal decorations from
their parent services. They may not be awarded Defense/Joint
decorations. The JSCM will not be awarded for any period of
service for which a Military Department medal is awarded.
They were unable to locate a Special Order or signed certificate
and citation verifying the applicant was recommended and
approved for the award of the JSCM. The Special Order is the
official source documentation for verification of an approved
decoration. The applicant did not provide any documentation to
support her claim. The Military Personnel Data System does
reflect the JSCM was updated; however, the entry does not
contain any information from the Special Order to include the
Special Order number, Headquarters level at which the decoration
was approved and it is also lacking the applicants PASCODE
where the decoration was awarded. This missing data leads to
the question the authenticity of the update. Furthermore, the
applicants records do not reflect assignment to a joint
activity which is required to be eligible for consideration of a
joint decoration. Unless the applicant is able to provide a
copy of the JSCM decoration elements to include the Special
Order, Certificate and Citation they believe the information in
system is an error. To grant relief would be contrary to the
criteria established by DoDM 1348.33.M, Manual for Decorations,
the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and/or the War
Department.
With regard to the AFAMs, after a thorough review of the
applicants official military personnel record, DPSID was able
to verify the presence of an error relating to the number of
AFAMs. The AFAM, First Oak Leaf Cluster dated 11 Feb 09, should
read the AFAM, Second Oak Leaf Cluster; and the AFAM, Second Oak
Leaf Cluster, dated 28 Jun 13, should read AFAM, Third Oak Leaf
Cluster. The applicants decoration elements have been
administratively corrected via corrected copies.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 22 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not
warranted.
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-2014-00717 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.
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