RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01835 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1.	His record be updated to reflect the award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM).

2.	His records be reevaluated for promotion consideration considering all of his performance prior to date of board (administratively resolved).

3.	If favorably considered, than his mandatory separation date be lifted.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The citation for his decoration was lost though it was through no fault of his. His record reviewed for promotion consideration did not include any performance data for over two years prior to the board.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Major (0-4).

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:

ARPC/PB recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant deployed to NATO HQ, Sarajevo, Bosnia in May 2010 and contends he received a JSCM during that deployment. The applicant states he submitted the citation erroneously to the incorrect MPF who in turn misplaced

it and did not file it in his record and it cannot be located. The applicant has not provided any source documents (order, citation, a DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22) showing that he was awarded the JSCM. In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, paragraph 2.12, source documentation is required for updating and processing a decoration.

The applicant had missing officer performance reports (OPRs) not included in his record at the time the board convened. The applicant’s OPR closing out on 24 Jun 13 was missing from his Officer Selection Record (OSR) when the CY14 USAFR Line and Nonline Lt Col Promotion Selection Board convened on 9 Jun 14. The OPR has since been added to the applicant’s record and he has been approved by ARPC/PB for Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration.

A complete copy of the ARPC/PB 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 25 Sep 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 with respect to the applicant’s request to have his record updated to reflect he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM). 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. The applicant’s contention that the JSCM and substantiating documents were lost is noted; however, insufficient evidence has been presented to warrant award of the JSCM. With regard to the applicant’s request that his records be reevaluated for promotion consideration, we note that Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration has been approved by ARPC/PB. Regarding the applicant’s request that his mandatory separation date (MSD) be lifted, we note that subsequent to the SSB decision, it will then be determined if the MSD can be lifted.  As such, there is
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no action for the Board to take at this time regarding this portion of the request. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that already administratively granted.

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 members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01835 in Executive Session on 27 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01835 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 30 Apr 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, ARPC/PB, dated 13 Jul 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Sep 15.