RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02642 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His basic Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), for the period 
Apr 01 thru Apr 02 be placed into his records. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His first AFCM is missing from his records because it was lost 
and not scanned into the Automated Record Management System 
(ARMS). 

 

He was asked to contact the original approving authority; 
however, he was unsuccessful. 

 

He will not be competitive for his upcoming senior master 
sergeant (SMSgt, E-8) board and without resolution will meet the 
board at a disadvantage. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, a copy of the subsequent award elements, a letter 
from his commander, and his AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance 
Report (AB thru TSgt), ending 8 Jan 02. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade 
of master sergeant (MSgt). 

 

The applicant was awarded the AFCM, first oak leaf cluster for 
the period 27 May 02 to 27 May 06. He was awarded the AFCM, 
second oak leaf cluster for the period 10 Aug 02 to 29 Apr 10 
(Exhibit B). 

 


He served at the 607th Combat Communications Squadron, Camp 
Humphreys Army Installation, Republic of Korea between Apr 01 
and Apr 02. 

 

The AFCM is awarded to a service member serving in any capacity 
with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58, for outstanding achievement 
or meritorious service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant has 
not provided any evidence to show he is entitled to award of the 
AFCM for the period between Apr 01 and Apr 02. 

 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 23 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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. After a 
thorough review of the available evidence of record we are not 
persuaded his records should be corrected to show he was awarded 
the AFCM for the period Apr 01 thru Apr 02. 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. 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 7 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

, Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-02642: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jun 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 7 Dec 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Dec 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair