RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03583 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), first oak leaf cluster, be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: A second MSM was awarded at his retirement ceremony in Jul 91. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his first MSM certificate for the period of 29 Sep 84 to 31 Dec 88, a Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, and a letter from the National Personnel Records Center. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 7 Jul 66 to 6 Aug 70 and again from 7 Mar 72 to 31 Jul 91. The MSM may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who distinguished themselves by either outstanding achievement or meritorious service to the United States. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states that based upon review of the applicant’s military records and the documentation provided they were unable verify his entitlement to the MSM. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 29 Dec 2011, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 16 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2011-03583: Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 1 Aug 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Nov 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Dec 11.