RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03527 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. He be awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Non- Article 5 Medal (NATO Medal), “Joint Service” and any others for his support of Operation ODYSSEY DAWN/UNIFIED PROTECTOR. 2. Replacement set of all earned awards and medals. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Awards were issued to his team after his discharge from active service. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 Oct 07. On 26 Sep 12, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 11 months, and 14 days of active service. 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 C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may approve the acceptance and wear of NATO medals authorized by the Secretary General of NATO and offered to the United States Representative to NATO to recognize United States Service members who meet the eligibility criteria specified by the NATO. To be eligible for award of the NATO Non-Article 5 Medal operations and activities in relegation to Libya (Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR) members must have participated in the area of eligibility for 30 continuous or 30 accumulated days during the award inclusive period from 23 Mar 11 to 31 Oct 11. All joint units and activities are eligible for award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) in recognition of exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. However, a unit or activity’s outstanding accomplishment of its normally assigned and expected mission is not in and of itself sufficient justification of award approval. Instead, qualifying achievements must be superior to that which is expected under one of the following conditions and should be operational in nature: during action in combat with an armed enemy of the United States; in a declared national emergency situation under extraordinary circumstances that involve national interests. Only those members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were present at the time and directly participated in the service or achievement for 30 days or more or for the period cited if less than 30 days, shall be authorized to wear the JMUA ribbon. After a thorough review of the applicant’s record, no documentation could be found to verify award of the Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for operations and activities in relegation to Libya or the JMUA. The applicant was not in the area of eligibility, in support of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, for the required 30 days (continuous or accumulated) for award of the Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for Libya. Also, it could not be verified that the applicant served with a unit that received award of the JMUA while he was assigned or attached. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department. On 24 Nov 14, AFPC/DPSID directed the applicant’s DD Form 214, be corrected to add the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM). Upon final board decision the record will be administratively corrected. A one-time replacement set will be provided for the following awards: The Meritorious Unit Award (MUA), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award AFOUA, Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E), Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM), Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST), Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour (AFOR-LT), Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border (AFESR w/GB), and the Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR). Unfortunately, the Air Force Longevity Service Award is currently out of stock. As soon as the Air Force obtains the ribbon, it will be forwarded to the applicant. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAID 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 11 Feb 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 timely filed. 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-2014-03527 in Executive Session on 18 Jun 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03527 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jul 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Nov 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 15.