RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02313 

 COUNSEL: NO 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force 
Achievement Medal (AFAM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was an outstanding performer and received three overall 
ratings of five on his Enlisted Performance Reports; however, his 
end of tour AFAM was disapproved by his chain of command. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of 
recommendation for decoration, draft citation and email messages. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System 
(MilPDS) indicates the applicant is currently assigned duties as 
the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Reenlistments and 
Extensions in the grade of staff sergeant having assumed that 
grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Mar 11. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in 
the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at 
Exhibit B. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states the AFAM is 
awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States and 
foreign military personnel who while serving in any capacity with 
the US Air Force distinguished themselves by meritorious service 
or achievement. 

 


DPSIDRA states no individual is automatically entitled to an 
award upon completion of an operational temporary duty (TDY) or 
departure for an assignment. DPSIDRA notes the Chief, Military 
Personnel Section, of the applicant’s departing squadron was not 
assigned until after the applicant had already departed for his 
next station. His inquiries of the remaining members in the 
applicant’s chain of command stated the decoration was not 
warranted. The applicant’s supervisor informed him that 
leadership would not approve processing of the decoration. 

 

DPSIDRA notes the decoration package was misplaced and had to be 
reaccomplished. The signature on the DÉCOR 6 is not legible and 
the required information, to include the commander’s signature, 
is not completed. 

 

The complete DPSIDRA evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit 
B. 

 

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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. As of this 
date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C). 

 

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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. 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 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. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, 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 this application in 
Executive Session on 20 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603: 

 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-02313: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Jun 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA dated 7 Jul 11. 

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