RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03101
				
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, issued on 31 Jul 02 be corrected as follows:

	a.  Item 12f - Foreign Service, include his deployment to 
Turkey between Dec 00 and Mar 01. (Administratively Corrected) 

	b.  Item 13 – Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and 
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, include the award of the 
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA).



APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 issued 31 Jul 02 does not reflect his deployment 
in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH, Incirlik AB, Turkey 
between the dates of Dec 00 to Mar 01.   It is also missing the 
award of the JMUA which was awarded while deployed to the same 
location.

In support of his request, the applicant provides multiple DD 
Form 214s, a Contingency, Exercise and Deployment Order, Special 
Order TE-286, dated 5 Dec 00 which directed his deployment to 
Turkey, a copy of an Enlisted Performance Report which closed 
out 10 May 01, highlighting his deployment to Turkey, two Form 
W-2, Wage and Tax Statements, for the years 2000 and 2001 which 
list Nontaxable Income totaling the amount of $19,521.54. 

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 17 Dec 
97.

On 31 Jul 02, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge 
and credited with 4 years, 7 months, and 14 days of active 
service.

His DD Form 214 reflects 26 days of Foreign Service and award of 
the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Air Force Training Ribbon
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award with one device
	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one device
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal   

On 19 Aug 14, AFPC/DPAPP completed a review of the applicant’s 
official military personnel record and the documentation 
provided.  They were able to verify and confirm his Foreign 
Service time at Incirlik AB, Turkey between the dates of 13 Dec 
00 to 1 Mar 00 for a total of 2 months and 17 days.  They 
requested the applicant’s DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect 
the above dates.  Since specific locations are not annotated on 
the DD Form 214, the applicant was informed to use the letter as 
proof of “Boot on Ground” for Turkey.

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 D.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  After a thorough review of the 
applicant’s official military record, they were unable to verify 
the award of the JMUA.  They were also unable to locate official 
documentation showing what unit the applicant was assigned to 
while deployed to Turkey and they therefore were unable to 
verify the applicant served with a unit that received the award 
of the JMUA.

Members must be permanently assigned by official orders to a 
joint unit receiving the JMUA.  A Joint Task Force headquarters 
may also be awarded the JMUA.  Members assigned and/or attached 
status is determined by official orders that specify the Joint 
Task Force headquarters as the duty unit.  Service units or 
individuals deployed in support of a Joint Task Force, but not 
assigned and/or attached to the Joint Task Force by official 
orders are not eligible for the award of the JMUA, even if they 
are under the operational control of the Joint Task Force.    

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 6 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  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 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 
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not 
warranted.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested 
relief.


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-2014-03101 in Executive Session on 25 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03101 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Aug 14.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Feb 15.