RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00185
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The 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 states that the applicant was deployed to Panama on or
about 27 September 1989, three months prior to the start of Operation
JUST CAUSE (20 December 1989). He departed Panama on or about 4
January 1990, prior to being in Panama for 30 consecutive days during
the period of Operation JUST CAUSE. Since he was not deployed in
direct support of Operation JUST CAUSE, and he was not in the Area of
Responsibility for 30 consecutive days, the applicant is not eligible
for award of the AFEM. Therefore, they recommend denial of
applicant’s request.
A complete copy of the evaluation, without attachments, is attached at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 5 April 2002, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 Staff
and adopt their 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
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 on 30
May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. Frederick R. Beaman, III, Member
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jan 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Mar 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 5 Apr 02.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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