RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00419
		COUNSEL: NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect the following medals: 

1.  The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) (Operation 
SOUTHERN WATCH) (Will be administratively corrected). 

2.  The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary (GWOT-E) Medal. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was deployed to Kuwait from 28 Nov 02 thru 18 May 03 and 
therefore, entitled to wear either the AFEM or GWOT-E medal. 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214 and special orders. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to AFPC/DPSID, the Defense Finance and Accounting 
Service (DFAS) verified the applicant was deployed to Kuwait in 
support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH from 27 Nov 02 to 14 May 03.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  DPSID states that they were 
unable to verify award of the GWOT-E medal, as there is no 
documentation in the applicant’s records verifying he deployed 
in support of a qualifying operation for award of the GWOT-E 
medal. 

In addition, DPSID states that a review of the applicant’s 
record reflects he should have been awarded the AFEM and the 
Global War on Terrorism Service (GWOT-S) Medal during his 
service from 27 Nov 01 to 18 Feb 05, and they will 
administratively correct his records to reflects these medals.

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, 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 6 Apr 13, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  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 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 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 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 
other than the administrative corrections made to his records, 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting further relief 
in this case.  

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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 Docket Number    
BC-2013-00419 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Mar 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Apr 13.




								
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