RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01735 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge be corrected to reflect entitlement to the 
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

On 3 Oct 74, he was issued a MSM and someone forgot to add it to 
his DD Form 214. 

 

The applicant did not provide any documentation in support of 
his request. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 31 Oct 74, the applicant was retired in the grade of 
technical sergeant. He is credited with 20 years, zero 
(0) months and 19 days of active service. 

 

By letter dated 18 Jul 11, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR was able to verify the 
applicant’s entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 
with Valor and one oak leaf cluster (AFOUA w/V and 1 OLC), 
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate 
Ribbon (NCOPMEGR), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 
(RVCM), and three Bronze Service Stars (BSS) to be worn with the 
Vietnam Service Medal. The records will be administratively 
corrected by AFPC to reflect these entitlements. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states “the MSM may be 
awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States 
who distinguishes themselves by either outstanding achievement 
or meritorious service to the United States.” The applicant’s 
official military record does not contain any documentation 
which would indicate he was awarded the MSM during his service 


career. There is no MSM special order, citation or certificate 
available. 

 

The complete DPSIDR 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 29 Jul 11 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a 
response. 

 

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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. The 
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing 
the evidence of record 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 provided evidence showing his entitlement 
to the Meritorious Service Medal. Therefore, other than the 
administrative corrections noted by the Air Force OPR, we do not 
find a basis to recommend granting the relief sought in the 
application. In view of the above, we find no 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-01735 in Executive Session on 4 Oct 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 May 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIDR, Letter, dated 18 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 29 Jul 11.