RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04634 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) dated 6 December 
2010 be included in his records for promotion cycle 11E7. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His JSCM dated December 2010, which was before the promotion 
cutoff, was not updated in his records. He has submitted copies 
of his awards to the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), however, 
his records have not been updated. This omission may cause him 
to lose his line number to master sergeant. At the time of this 
request, he was deployed to Afghanistan and has been unable to 
resolve this matter through the personnel system at his deployed 
location or at his home station. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
presented awards. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently on active duty serving in the grade 
of technical sergeant. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force, which are at Exhibits B and C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial. The applicant was considered and 
tentatively selected for promotion to master sergeant during 
promotion cycle 11E7. During the verification process, his Air 
Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), third Oak Leaf Cluster, was 


noted as missing from his records. He was notified of the 
discrepancy and his promotion was placed on hold pending receipt 
of the decoration. 

 

The applicant submitted a copy of all of his awards. Upon 
reviewing his records, it was noted two of his AFCMs had been 
amended. Rather than having 7 AFCMs worth 21 points, he 
actually had 5 AFCMs worth 15 points. After correcting his 
records to reflect the JSCM and removing the two erroneously 
updated AFCM’s, the applicant was considered and non-selected 
for the January 2012 supplemental promotion process. He fell 
three points short of the cutoff score required for promotion 
selection. 

 

The completed DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR does not make a recommendation. On 20 December 
2011, the applicant’s master personnel record was updated as 
follows: 

 

2 – Joint Service Commendation Medals 

1 – Joint Service Achievement Medal 

1 – Air Force Achievement Medal 

5 – Air Force Commendation Medals 

 

This information is provided to show the correction to the 
applicant’s records. 

 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 February 2012, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received 
no response. 

 

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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 an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available 
evidence of record in judging the merits of the case. Although 
we note there was an error with the applicant’s decorations, 


AFPC/DPSOE has corrected the applicant’s decoration history and 
provided him supplemental promotion consideration. We are in 
agreement with their actions and believe the applicant has been 
provided appropriate relief. Therefore, no further action by 
this Board is warranted. 

 

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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 BCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-04634 in Executive Session on 7 June 2012, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

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

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 12 Jan 12. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 31 Jan 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.