RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03650
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 26 Sep 07, Special Order (SO) G-3756 was issued from USCENTAF for the award of the MUA for the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing (332 AEW).  He was deployed to Iraq and attached to the 506 EOSS (a subordinate unit of the 332 AEW) for 129 days (19 May 06 to 24 Sep 06) .

In support of his request, the applicant submits a letter of evaluation, an excerpt of SO G-3756, Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) medal certificate, a travel voucher, and SO 2956, dated 29 Jul 05. 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 28 Feb 07, the applicant was honorably discharged and retired from active duty in the grade of technical sergeant.  He had served 21 years and 24 days on active duty, to include 3 years, 6  months and 8 days of foreign service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states the MUA is given 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 01.  

Special Order G-3756 dated 26 Sep 07, provided by the applicant, does not list his unit (506th EOSS) as sharing the MUA.  According to the order the 721st Expeditionary Air Mobility Operations Group, Detachment 5, was the only unit sharing in the award with the 332 AEW.

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In his response dated 3 Dec 07, the applicant reiterates much of his earlier contentions; however, he also states SO G-3756, dated 26 Sep 07, is amended to include the 332 AEW, a subordinate unit, and the 506 EOSS (his unit) is a subordinate unit of the 332 AEW.  

He opines the 721st EAMOG (Det 5) is sharing the award with the 332 AEW; however, the 332 AEW consists of over seventy (70) subordinate units of which the 506 EOSS is one (see SO G-2956, dated 29 Jul 05).

The applicant's complete submission, 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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded that his records should be corrected to show he is entitled to the award of the MUA.  Although Special Order G-2956 awards the MUA to the 506 EOSS, it specifies the decoration period as 1 May 04 through 30 Apr 05 and the applicant's period of service is later.  Therefore, 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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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 AFBCMR BC-2007-03650 in Executive Session on 1 Apr 08, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Oct 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 20 Nov 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Nov 07.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 3 Dec 07 w/atch.