RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01558
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force
Training Ribbon and the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The Air Force Training Ribbon and the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long
Tour were authorized by the Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force on 12
October 1980 were retroactive without restrictions.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits information on the USAF
Overseas Long Tour Recognition Inquiry.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 19 March 1958 for a
period of 4 years. On 15 March 1962, he was honorably released from
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in the grade of
airman second class (E-3) under the provisions of AFR 39-14 for the
Convenience of the Government. He had served 3 years, 11 months and
27 days on active duty. His separation document reflects the Good
Conduct Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The National
Defense Service Medal was added by DD Form 215 on 20 January 1976.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant separated from the Air Force
before either of these awards was established and before the
retroactive cutoff date; therefore, he is not eligible for these
awards. On 10 June 2003, they informed the applicant that he was not
eligible for the award of the Air Force Training Ribbon and the Air
Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon and was provided an extract of DOD
1348.33M. Applicant was asked to withdraw his application, but he did
not respond. Therefore, they recommend disapproval of applicant’s
request.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 1 August 2003, a 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 Force
and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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, BC-
2003-01558, in Executive Session on 28 August 2003, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. James E. Short, Member
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 May 03, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Jul 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 03.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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