RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01598
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,
be corrected to reflect the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the
Enlisted Aircrew Badge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His current Military Personnel Flight (MPF) record does not reflect
these medals, ribbons and badge.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits four certificates, a copy
of the citation to accompany the award of the Aerial Achievement Medal
and two copies of his DD Form 214.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 December 1992 for a
period of four years. On 16 December 1996, he was honorably released
from active duty. He served four years. On 17 December 1996, he
enlisted in the Air Force Reserve. On 6 July 2000, he was honorably
discharged. On 1 October 2001, applicant reenlisted in the Regular
Air Force for a period of four years. On 19 December 2001, he was
honorably discharged from active duty. He served two months and 19
days. On 20 December 2001 applicant was tendered and accepted an
appointment in the United States Air Force Reserve in the grade of
second lieutenant.
On 1 July 2003, he was informed that the Aerial Achievement Medal and
Air Force Good Conduct Medal were already reflected on his 16 December
1996 DD Form 214. He was also informed that the locally-produced
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal certificate was not a valid form. In
order to verify his eligibility for award of the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal, he was asked to provide a copy of his TDY order
and Travel Voucher.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSFM recommends that the applicant’s DD Form 214 be updated to
reflect the award of the Enlisted Aircrew Badge.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant did not provide any official
documentation to substantiate his claim for award of the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal. Without the necessary documents, they are unable
to verify his eligibility for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,
Armed Forces Service Medal, or Southwest Asia Service Medal with one
bronze service star.
If the applicant was deployed in support of Operation PROVIDE COMFORT,
as stated in the citation, he could be eligible for award of the
Southwest Asia Service Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal.
Without a copy of his TDY order and Travel Voucher, they are unable to
verify that he meets the criteria for this award. If the applicant
was deployed in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH in 1996, as stated
in the locally-produced certificate, he could be eligible for award of
the Armed Force Expeditionary Medal. Again, without a copy of his TDY
order and Travel Voucher, they are unable to verify that he meets the
criteria for this award.
Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.
A complete copy of their evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit
D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 7 November 2003, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 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 timely filed.
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 in
Executive Session on 17 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. David C. Van Gasbeck, Panel Chair
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
Ms. Ann-Cecile Reynolds, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Apr 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSFM, dated 23 Jun 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, w/atchs.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.
DAVID C. VAN GASBECK
Panel Chair
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