RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02198 

 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Change the effective dates of award for his Air Force 
Commendation Medal (AFCM 3rdOLC) and Meritorious Service Medal 
(MSM) to a date prior to 31 January 2011. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The AFCM and MSM were awarded for periods of service ending 
20 December 2010 and 31 December 2010, respectively. While each 
award recommendation was submitted in a timely manner, receipt 
of the award was delayed through no fault of his or his assigned 
unit. He believes the delay of these awards adversely affected 
the results of his 31 January 2011 promotion vacancy board. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of the 
AFCM award citation dated 28 February 2011, and Special Order 
(SO) G-008873, dated 9 March 2011, awarding the MSM. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

According to his military personnel record, the applicant is 
currently serving as a USAF Reserve officer in the grade of 
Captain (O-3) with an effective date of rank of 22 February 
2006. He has a Total Active Federal Military Service Date 
(TAFMSD) of 4 July 1998 and a Total Federal Commissioned Service 
Date (TFCSD) of 22 February 2002. 

 

The applicant was considered but not selected for promotion by 
the CY11 USAFR Major Position Vacancy Promotion Board. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPB recommends denial. DPB states awards and decorations 
are just one part of the “whole person concept.” No one item in 
an officer’s selection record determines promotion or non-
selection for promotion. Therefore they recommend denial of the 
applicant’s request. 

 

The complete ARPC/DPB 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 10 November 2011 for review and comment within 30 
days. As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office. 

 

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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 
BC-2011-02198 in Executive Session on 2 February 2012, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 May 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, ARPC/DPB, dated 1 November 2011. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 November 2011.