RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02737
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and one oak leaf cluster (OLC) to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (AFOEA).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The items were inadvertently left off the form or authorized after discharge.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, a copy of Special Order G-222, a copy of Units/Service dates and associated award references, and a copy of his Education/Training Report stating the completion of Squadron Officer School.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty during the period 10 October 1981 - 31 December 1990.

On 2 October 2002, the applicant was informed that the MSM and NDSM were verified and would be added to his DD Form 214.  He was also informed that he was not eligible for an OLC for the AFOUA or the AFOEA.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant’s records have been thoroughly reviewed, and all unit and individual awards and decorations to which he is entitled are now reflected on his DD Form 214.  The units for which the applicant claims additional unit awards either did not receive awards while the applicant was assigned to the unit, or the applicant was a student and, therefore, not eligible to share in the unit award.  Therefore, they recommend disapproval of the applicant’s request for award of an oak leaf cluster for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 6 December 2002, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Its been noted that the units for which the applicant claims additional unit awards either did not receive awards while the applicant was assigned to the unit, or the applicant was a student and, therefore, not eligible to share in the unit award.  It appears that, based on the evidence provided, all unit and individual awards and decorations to which he is entitled are now reflected on his DD Form 214.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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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 this application in Executive Session on 5 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 20 Nov 02, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Dec 02.