RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-01586
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NOT INDICATED

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  26 NOV 2007

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to show she was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) for the period 3 December 1996 to 17 April 1997.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was awarded the JSAM during Operation Pacific Haven, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, from 3 December 1996 to 17 April 1997; however, the Special Order was not provided with the certificate and citation.  The JSAM was listed in her records and was pulled upon determining she didn’t have orders for it.

In support of her request, the applicant submits a copy of a JSAM Certificate, a Citation for the JSAM and a photograph of her receiving an award.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s records reflect she was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Regular Air Force on 29 June 1992.  She currently serves in the grade of major.

Her records reflect award of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters (OLCs), the Air Force Achievement, w/1 OLC, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal, w/1 OLC.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  DPPPR states the Special Order is the official document that authorizes decorations.  Without the approved Special Order, her entitlement to the JSAM cannot be verified.

The DPPPR evaluation 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 9 June 2006 for review and comment 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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, the board is persuaded she should be awarded the JSAM.  The Board notes, the applicant provided a photograph of her being presented with the JSAM as well as a copy of a citation covering the period in question.  In view of the above, and to offset the possibility of an injustice, we believe that any doubt in this case should be resolved in favor of the applicant.  Accordingly, we recommend that her records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

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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:

a. On 22 April 1997, she was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster.
	
	b. On 4 January 2006, she was awarded the Joint Service 

Achievement Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster, rather than the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Basic.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006-01586 in Executive Session on 20 July 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the record, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 15 May 06, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Memo AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Jun 06.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jun 06.

	

AFBCMR BC-2006-01586

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

a.  On 22 April 1997, she was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, for the period 3 December 1996 to 17 April 1997.
	
		b.  On 4 January 2006, she was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster, for the period 14 July 2005 to 1 December 2005, rather than the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Basic.