RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-04700
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Overseas Deployment Ribbon.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not awarded the Overseas Deployment Ribbon due to an 
administrative error.  He submits two certificates he received 
that reflect his deployment to Qatar in 2008.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The Air Force Overseas Ribbon was authorized to be awarded to 
Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion 
of an overseas tour on or after 1 September 1980.  Only 
individuals serving on active duty as of 6 Jan 86 are eligible 
to have the Air Force Overseas Ribbon applied retroactively for 
completing an overseas tour.  The ribbon is awarded for 
completion of a short tour or completion of a long tour as 
defined by the governing instructions.

According to AFI 36-2110, Personnel Assignments, table 3.4, 
deployment to a hostile fire/imminent fire/imminent danger pay 
zone from 11 Sep 11 until 1 Jul 11 for 181 consecutive days or 
more qualifies an airman for credit of a completed short tour.

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

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The applicant deployed to Al 
Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from 28 Feb 08 to 21 Aug 08 for a total 
of 176 days, which does not meet the criteria for short tour 
credit and renders him ineligible for this award.  

The complete DPSID evaluation 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 14 Dec 12 for review and comment within 30 days.  
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 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.  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 the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04700 in Executive Session on 6 Jun 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Oct 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Dec 12.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Dec 12.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair