RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00717 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her record be corrected to reflect the correct number of Air Force Achievement Medals (AFAMs) (Administratively corrected). Her record be corrected to reflect the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In preparation for the Air Force Reduction in Force Boards, she reviewed her records and noticed that two of her AFAMs reflect “First Oak Leaf Cluster”. This error impacts not only her third but also her fourth subsequent award of this Medal. She also received a JSCM which is reflected in the Air Force Virtual Military Personnel Flight (VMPF) system; but does not reflect in the Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 19 Jul 07, the applicant was awarded the AFAM for outstanding achievement. On 4 Aug 08, the applicant was awarded the AFAM, First Oak Leaf Cluster for outstanding achievement. On 11 Feb 09, the applicant was awarded the AFAM, First Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service. On 28 Jun 13, the applicant was awarded the AFAM, Second Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service. 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: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The JSCM may be awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the United States Armed Forces who, while assigned to a joint activity after 1 Jan 63, distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or service. Award for meritorious service is generally for a period of time greater than 12 months and encompassing an individual’s entire joint assignment, including extensions. Service members assigned and/or attached to a Joint Task Force as individuals (not as members of a service unit) may also be eligible for the JSCM. Members of service-unique units assigned and/or attached to a Joint Task Force retain eligibility for award of personal decorations from their parent services. They may not be awarded Defense/Joint decorations. The JSCM will not be awarded for any period of service for which a Military Department medal is awarded. They were unable to locate a Special Order or signed certificate and citation verifying the applicant was recommended and approved for the award of the JSCM. The Special Order is the official source documentation for verification of an approved decoration. The applicant did not provide any documentation to support her claim. The Military Personnel Data System does reflect the JSCM was updated; however, the entry does not contain any information from the Special Order to include the Special Order number, Headquarters level at which the decoration was approved and it is also lacking the applicant’s PASCODE where the decoration was awarded. This missing data leads to the question the authenticity of the update. Furthermore, the applicant’s records do not reflect assignment to a joint activity which is required to be eligible for consideration of a joint decoration. Unless the applicant is able to provide a copy of the JSCM decoration elements to include the Special Order, Certificate and Citation they believe the information in system is an error. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33.M, Manual for Decorations, the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and/or the War Department. With regard to the AFAMs, after a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, DPSID was able to verify the presence of an error relating to the number of AFAMs. The AFAM, First Oak Leaf Cluster dated 11 Feb 09, should read the AFAM, Second Oak Leaf Cluster; and the AFAM, Second Oak Leaf Cluster, dated 28 Jun 13, should read AFAM, Third Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicant’s decoration elements have been administratively corrected via corrected copies. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 22 Sep 14 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. 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not warranted. 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-2014-00717 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Apr 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.