RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02516
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and his
DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty),
issued 26 Dec 99, reflect this award.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 does not reflect the medal for the time he served
in Saudi Arabia or that he contributed in the Post-Vietnam Era
Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a personal statement;
a copy of DD Form 2366, Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984, dated
11 Jan 96; a copy of Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of
Medical Care, dated 18 Apr 98; DD Form 2366C, dated 11 Jan 96, and
his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, dated 26 Dec 99.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available records, applicant enlisted in the Regular
Air Force on 27 Dec 95 for a period of four years in the grade of
airman basic. He was progressively promoted to the grade of senior
airman (E-4), with an effective date and date of rank of 27 Dec 98.
He was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the
Air Force Reserve on 26 Dec 99. He completed 4 years of active
duty, which included 2 years of foreign service.
Applicant’s records reflect award of the Air Force Training Ribbon,
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award, with 1 device, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
On 24 Sep 03, HQ AFPC/DPPAT advised the applicant that Block 15.a.
of the DD Form 214 pertains to individuals who entered active duty
during the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) era
(1977-1985) and will not reflect any pay reduction for the
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), therefore, no correction is required.
Additionally, they confirmed applicant is eligible to draw MGIB
benefits, and that he can obtain information on claiming benefits
from a school counselor who has knowledge of veterans benefits
programs.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended denial,
stating the applicant served on active duty during the period
27 Dec 95 to 26 Dec 99, with an overseas tour in Germany. He
states he served in Saudi Arabia (TDY from Germany) in Apr and May
of 1998.
Applicant was advised that his records could not be located, and he
needed to provide a copy of his TDY order and travel voucher for
the TDY to Saudi Arabia so they could confirm the specific
operation for which he was deployed and the consecutive number of
days he was in Saudi Arabia. He has not responded.
There are at least four operations in Saudi Arabia during 1998 for
which the AFEM is issued. However, in order to verify the
applicant’s eligibility for the AFEM, documents need to reflect
applicant was deployed in direct support of a specified operation
and that he was in Saudi Arabia for 30 consecutive days. Documents
submitted by the applicant only confirm he was in Saudi Arabia from
7 to 18 Apr 98.
A copy of the evaluation 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 the applicant
on 24 Dec 03 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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 injustice. AFPC/DPPPR requested
applicant provide supporting documentation to substantiate his
deployment to Saudi Arabia so they could confirm the specific
operation for which he was deployed and the consecutive number of
days he was in Saudi Arabia; however, he did not respond. Should
the applicant provide documentation to substantiate his claim, we
would be willing to reconsider his petition. In view of the above,
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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2003-02516 in Executive Session on 4 February 2004, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Mary Johnson, Member
Ms. Rita S. Looney, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Jul 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 18 Dec 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Dec 03.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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