RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05677

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) 
(Army).

2.  He be awarded two Bronze Service Stars (2BSSs) for his 
previously awarded Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) – Administratively 
Corrected. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have been awarded the MUC (Army) for his assignment to 
a military police battalion and 2BSSs for his deployment with an 
expeditionary security forces squadron, Iraq, from 11 Aug 06 to 
1 Mar 07 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF).  However, 
the MUC and the BSSs for the ICM were not approved until after 
he had separated.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
separation documents; decoration recommendation for the Army 
Commendation Medal, and other additional documents associated 
with his request.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former enlisted member of the Regular Air 
Force, who served on active duty from  30 Jan 02through 28 Jan 
08.

AFPC/DPSIDR will administratively correct the applicant’s record 
to reflect award of the ICM, w/2 BSSs.  

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army).  There is no 
documentation assigning or attaching the applicant to an army 
unit that was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army). 
To grant award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) would 
be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33.

DPSID notes that based on their review of the applicant's 
official military personnel record, they were able to determine 
the applicant should have been awarded the ICM, w/2BSSs for his 
service from 30 Jan 02 to 28 Jan 08 and was not reflected in his 
records.  Upon the final board decision, administrative 
correction of the applicant's official military personnel record 
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 Feb 13 for review and response.  As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 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 in respect to 
the applicant’s entitlement to the award of the Meritorious Unit 
Commendation (Army).  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 relief beyond that which will be corrected 
administratively is not warranted.  Therefore, we find no basis 
to favorably consider this portion of the application.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-05677 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 12, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.




                                   Panel Chair