RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03228 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be credited/awarded for his service in Germany during 
Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM (ODS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He did not have enough time to correct his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, prior to 
retiring. He should be credited with his service in support of 
ODS as doing so will have an impact on his employment with the 
Federal government. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate that he 
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 Aug 78 and served on 
active duty until 30 Sep 95, when he was retired under the 
temporary early retirement authority (TERA) and was credited 
with 17 years, 1 month, and 13 days of total active service. 

 

On 27 Sep 12, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant they were able 
to verify his service in Germany and Korea and that his Foreign 
Service, as reflected on his DD 214, would be corrected 
accordingly. Furthermore, while he was assigned in Germany, he 
performed several temporary duty (TDY) assignments in support of 
Operations PROVIDE HOPE and PROVIDE PROMISE; however, since he 
was assigned overseas at the time, his Foreign Service would not 
be adjusted for the TDYs. 

 

 

 


The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
awards for service in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT 
STORM, indicating that Germany is not considered to be one of 
the qualifying areas of eligibility for awards related to the 
noted operations. They were able to determine the applicant 
should have been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the 
Korean Defense Service Medal during his service and his official 
military personnel records will be administratively corrected by 
AFPC/DPSOY. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation, with attachments, 
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 10 Dec 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 
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 an error or injustice related to 
the applicant’s request for awards related to Operation DESERT 
SHIELD/STORM. 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 or injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has 
determined the applicant is entitled to credit for his foreign 
service while stationed in Germany and Korea, as well as award 
of the KDSM and the MSM, and has corrected his records 
administratively. Therefore, in view of the above and in the 


absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered 
administratively. 

 

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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-2012-03228 in Executive Session on 28 Feb 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03228 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jul 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 Nov 12. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair