RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00051

  					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Meritorious Unit Award (MUA) be added to his DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His unit was awarded the MUA however; it is not shown on his DD 
Form 214 nor did he receive the ribbon upon discharge.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 29 Nov 11, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

According to AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) (AB 
thru TSgt), period inclusive dates 29 Nov 11 thru 28 Jul 13, his 
organization, command, location and component is listed as 
XXXXX.

On 24 Jul 14, the applicant was released from active duty with 
an honorable character of service and transferred to the Air 
Force Reserve component.  He was credited with 2 years, 7 months 
and 26 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  After a thorough review of the 
applicant’s official military personnel record, DPSID was unable 
to verify the XXXXX Squadron was awarded the MUA.  They were 
able to verify the applicant was assigned to the XXXXX Squadron  
between January 2012 and July 2014. According to the Air Force 
Historical Research Agency’s website, the XXXXX Squadron has 
only received award of the Meritorious Unit Award for the 
inclusive period 1 Jul 06 to 30 Jun 07.  To grant relief would 
be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Manual 
of Military Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of the Air 
Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.  

The Meritorious Unit Award is given to Air Force active duty, 
Reserve and Guard units 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.     

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 2 Jan 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission, including 
attachments, 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 the applicant has not been the victim 
of an error of injustice.  While we acknowledge the applicant’s 
request for award of the MUA, we note the applicant was not a 
member of the unit during the timeframe the MUA was awarded and 
believe he has not demonstrated evidence otherwise.  Therefore, 
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the requested relief.  


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00051 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Dec 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 18 Apr 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jun 15.