RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03887
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the Armed Forces,
be amended to reflect his service in operation URGENT FURY.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was in the Air Force for eight years and was part of Operation URGENT
FURY and was told that he was going to receive a campaign badge for his
service. He feels he is deserving of this honor as his unit reconnaissance
missions were crucial to the success of the Grenada Operation.
In support of his appeal, applicant submits a personal statement and a copy
of his DD Form 214. 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 11 July 1977 with a
reenlistment on 1 October 1981. The applicant was honorably discharged in
the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) under the provisions of AFR 39-10
(Completion of Required Service). At the time of his discharge he was
credited with 4 years and 2 months of active duty and 4 years, 2 months and
20 days of prior active service. His awards included the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; Air Force Longevity
Service Award Ribbon; NCO Professional Military Education Graduation
Ribbon; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and the Air Force Training
Ribbon.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR states that the
applicant’s record only contains one DD Form 214, showing he served on
active duty during the period 1 October 1981 - 30 September 1985, with no
foreign service. The Air Force Expeditionary Medal is awarded to service
members who were in Grenada during the Grenada Operation (URGENT FURY) for
the period 23 October 1983 - 21 November 1983. DPPPR further states that
the applicant was informed that no “campaign badge was awarded for
Operation Grenada, but the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded to
individuals who were deployed to Grenada for the operation. He was asked
to provide the necessary documentation to show he was deployed to Grenada
for the operation or to withdraw his application. The applicant did not
respond.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 28 March 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the
applicant for review and response. 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 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 Docket Number BC-2002-03887
in Executive Session on 11 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
Ms. Barbara J. White-Olson, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Dec 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 19 Mar 03, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Mar 03.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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