RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-03252
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NONE
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her military record be amended to include the award of the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for the Grenada Operation (Urgent Fury).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was a bonafide member of the 507 Tactical Air Contingency Wing that was
identified by HQ AFMPC as a unit that participated in the Grenada operation
and is considered to have met the degree of participation criteria
warranting award of the AFEM.
In support of her request she provides a copy of her DD Form 214, a copy of
her Permanent Change of Station orders, a copy of her request for TDY
travel and a copy of HQ AFMPC message 022000Z Apr 84.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 April 1980 and was
discharged from active duty upon completion of her extended enlistment
effective 27 March 1986. She had served 5 years, 11 months, and 00 days on
active duty. The applicant’s discharge certificate indicates that she was
awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Achievement Medal; Air
Force Good Conduct Medal; Air Force Longevity Service Award; Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Training Ribbon.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR states a letter was
sent to the applicant asking her to provide the necessary documents needed
to determine her eligibility for award of the AFEM. She did not respond.
The DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15
February 2002 for review and response 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 timely filed.
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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling 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 this application AFBCMR
Docket Number 01-03252 in Executive Session on 15 May 2002, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. David W. Mulgrew, Panel Chair
Mr. Mike Novel, Member
Mr. John E. B. Smith, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 October 2001, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 8 February 2001,
w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 February 2002.
DAVID W. MULGREW
Panel Chair
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