RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01326
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal (AFEM) on his DD Form 214.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He participated in Operation NORTHERN WATCH during the 1998-1999 time frame
and received the AFEM.
The applicant did not submit any documents in support of his request. The
applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 4 June 1997
for a period of four years. He was subsequently promoted to senior airman
(E-4), with an effective date and date of rank (DOR) of 3 March 2001. He
was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon and the Air Force Overseas Long
Tour Ribbon.
The applicant’s overseas duty history reveals that he had a two-year tour
(21 October 1997 - 1 October 1999) to Japan.
The applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air
Force Reserve on 3 June 2001 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208
(completion of required active service). He had completed a total of four
years and was serving in the grade of E-4 at the time of separation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR informed the
applicant on 23 May 2003 that there was no indication in his records that
he was deployed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of Operation NORTHERN
WATCH. He was asked to provide copies of his TDY order and Travel Voucher
to show his deployment to the Persian Gulf; however, he did not respond.
DPPPR states that the applicant never stated the dates or location of his
participation in Operation NORTHERN WATCH. Without copies of official
documentation, DPPPR is unable to verify his eligibility for the AFEM. The
HQ AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, 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 applicant on 11 July
2003 for review and response. 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. Other than his own assertions, the
applicant has not provided any official documentation to substantiate his
participation in Operation NORTHERN WATCH. We note that the applicant was
asked to provide additional information that would indicate his deployment
to the Persian Gulf, but he has failed to do so. Absent sufficient
documentation to support his eligibility for award of the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal, 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 this application in Executive
Session on 28 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
Mr. James E. Short, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2003-01326.
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Nov 02.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 3 Jul 03, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jul 03.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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