RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04956 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Long Tour (AFOR- LT), Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Short Tour (AFOR-ST), Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon (AFBMTIR), Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (AFOEA), and the Combat Readiness Medal (CRM). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: It was an oversight that he did not receive these awards while he was on active duty. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Sep 60. According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, he served from 7 Sep 60 to 30 Sep 80 and was credited with 20 years and 24 days of total active service. According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, he was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/1 OLC, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon w/1 BOLC, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon w/3 BOLC, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/3 BOLC, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. On 12 Oct 80, the AFOR-LT and AFOR-ST was authorized by the Chief of Staff. Before 6 Jan 86, the ribbons were awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80. Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving as of 6 Jan 86 or later are entitled to reflect all Air Force overseas tours credited during their career. On 7 Dec 98, the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) established the AFBMTIR. To be eligible, individuals will need to show proof of eligibility using the MTI School certificate and documents showing assignment to MTI duty such as EPRs or decorations. On 26 Aug 69, SAF authorized the AFOEA to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of USAF organizations or activities. It is awarded to unique, unnumbered organizations or activities that perform functions normally performed by numbered wings, groups, squadrons, etc. The CRM was authorized by SAF on 9 Mar 64 and amended on 28 Aug 67. It is awarded to members of the USAF and AF Reserve, and to members of other services after 1 Aug 60, for sustained individual combat or mission readiness or preparedness for direct weapon-system employment. Service members must complete an aggregate 24 months of sustained professional performance as a member of USAF combat or mission-ready units subject to combat readiness reporting; or be individually certified as combat or mission ready and have maintained individual readiness the entire period according to a major headquarters; or subject to an individual positional evaluation program according to a higher headquarters standard. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the AFOEA, indicating they were unable to verify the applicant served on active duty with a unit that received the award during the award inclusive period of 13 Dec 90 to 1 Apr 92. While the applicant has presented documentation indicating that he was assigned to a unit that received the award during the period 13 Dec 90 through 1 Apr 92, the applicant retired from the Air Force on 30 Sep 80 and this award of the AFOEA, rendered upon him as a federal civilian employee is not appropriate for update to his DD Form 214. As for the applicant’s requests for the AFOR-LT, AFOR-ST, the fact the applicant retired prior to these awards being established renders him ineligible for these awards. As for his request for the CRM, a review of the applicant’s submission and his complete military record failed to reveal any documentation that would indicate he should have been eligible for award of the CRM. 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 17 Feb 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2012-04956 in Executive Session on 9 Jul 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04956 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13. Panel Chair