RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03193
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm and is entitled to
the SWASM.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214
(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), page 2 of his
Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) signed 30 June 1990, and other
documentation.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of
staff sergeant.
Available records indicate that during the time period in question, the
applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 May 1984 and was
discharged on 18 March 1991 in the grade of staff sergeant, under the
provisions of AFR 39-10 (Hardship Reasons). He served a total of 6 years,
9 months, and 19 days of total active military service.
According to the applicant’s DD Form 214 he was awarded the following
decorations: Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
(1OLC), Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) w/1OLC, Air Force Longevity
Service Award (AFLSA), Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, NCO PME
Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), Air Force
Training Ribbon (AFTR), and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ARPC/DPSS recommended denial. They indicated that they are unable to
locate any documentation reflecting his presence in the area of
responsibility in direct support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. In
order to determine authorization, they need documentation, (i.e. travel
voucher, certificate, awards, evaluation report, etc.), reflecting his
direct support of the operation in the area of responsibility.
The evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the evaluation and indicated that it was August of
1990 a few days after the invasion of the Iraq Forces into Kuwait that he
was ordered to deploy as an augmentee with the Fifth Mobile Aerial Port
Squadron out of Mildenhall, England to Saudi Arabia. It was by far the
scariest and most important time in his life and his military career.
Since ten years has passed he has no evidence of anything he did during
Desert Storm/Shield. He indicates that his superiors failed to submit his
last EPR and did not request any awards or medals on his behalf.
Applicant’s response is at Exhibit F.
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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 an error or an injustice warranting award of the Southwest
Asia Service Medal (SWASM). 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 and adopt their rationale as
the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. According to the applicant’s available military
personnel records there is no indication that he was recommended for the
SWASM. The applicant was permitted 30 days to provide additional
documentation to support his claim, i.e., travel vouchers, certificates,
and/or awards reflecting his direct support of the operation in the area of
responsibility which supports the award of the SWASM. However, he did not
provide the necessary documentation needed to verify eligibility for award
of the SWASM. We find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought.
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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 BC-2002-
03193 in Executive Session on 1 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Philip Sheuerman, Panel Chair
Ms. Martha J. Evans, Member
Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 October 2002, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Available Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, ARPC/DPPPR, dated 6 January 2003.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 January 2003.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 March 2003.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 2 April 2003.
PHILIP SHEUERMAN
Panel Chair
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