RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03062
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, reflect service during the Gulf War and any awards for that
service.
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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:
On 10 Feb 81, applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a
period of four years in the grade of airman basic (AB/E-1). He was
progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt/E-5),
with a date of rank and effective date of 1 Aug 88. He served an
overseas tour in the United Kingdom during the period 15 Oct 82 -
3 Oct 86. He had numerous TDY tours overseas, serving in the
United Kingdom (10 Jul 89), Spain (6 Aug 90) and United Kingdom
(1 Jan 91).
A resume of applicant’s airman performance report (APR) profile, as
reflected in his master personnel record follows:
PERIOD CLOSING OVERALL EVALUATION
27 Oct 87 9
30 Jun 88 8
30 Jun 89 9
30 Jun 90 5
(EPR)
* 30 Jun 91 4
(EPR)
* Applicant’s EPR closing 30 Jun 91 reflects he was deployed to
RAF Mildenhall, in support of VOLANT PINE 90 - 91.
On 18 Oct 91, applicant was honorably discharged under the
provisions of AFR 35-4, with a narrative reason for separation as
disability - entitled to severance pay. He served 10 years,
8 months and 9 days of active duty. He completed 4 years, 3 months
and 21 days of Foreign Service.
Applicant’s records reflect award of the Air Force Commendation
Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award, Air Force Longevity Service Medal (with one bronze oak leaf
cluster), Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Long Tour
Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, NCO PME Ribbon (with one
bronze oak leaf cluster), and Air Force Good Conduct Medal (with
two bronze oak leaf clusters).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommended disapproval of the applicant’s request to
add service in the Persian Gulf and award of a medal for such
service. They state that there is no indication in his records
that the applicant was ever deployed to the Persian Gulf. The
Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded for deployment of
30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days to the Persian Gulf during
the period of 2 Aug 90 - 30 Nov 95.
On 25 Oct 02, they informed him that there was no documentation in
his records showing that he was TDY to the Persian Gulf. He was
asked to provide the necessary documentation to substantiate his
claim. He did not respond. Without any documentation showing he
was actually deployed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of
Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, there is no way to verify any
additional awards.
The complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 31 Jan 03 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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. The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s DD Form
214 was administratively corrected to reflect that he served from
2 Aug 90 to 18 Oct 91 in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM.
However, no evidence has been submitted to substantiate that he was
ever deployed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of Operation
DESERT SHIELD/STORM, i.e., TDY orders and travel vouchers.
Therefore, we are unable to determine his eligibility for any
awards that he might be entitled to for such service. Should the
applicant provide documentation to substantiate his claim, we would
be willing to reconsider his petition. In view of the above, we
find no 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
02-03062 in Executive Session on 1 April 2003, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Vice Chair
Mr. Vaughn E. Schlunz, Member
Ms. Patricia D. Vestal, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Sep 02.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Jan 03, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jan 03.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
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