RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2003-02690
INDEX CODE 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon (AFOSTR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was in Thailand from 1972 to 1973 and believes he is entitled to
the award.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 Jul 71. He had an
overseas tour in Thailand from 10 Feb 72 to 9 Feb 73. He reenlisted on
20 Nov 74 and was honorably discharged in the grade of staff sergeant
on 19 Nov 78 after 7 years, 4 months and 11 days of active service.
The Air Force Overseas Short/Long Tour Ribbons were established on
12 Oct 80, after the applicant’s 19 Nov 78 separation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR advised the applicant on 15 Sep 03 that the AFOSTR was
established after his separation and is not awarded retroactively.
Since he is not eligible for the ribbon, denial is recommended.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 26 Nov 03 for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, this office has received no response.
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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. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not
persuaded that he should be awarded the AFOSTR. Although the applicant
had an overseas tour in Thailand, the AFOSTR was not established until
12 Oct 80, after the applicant’s 19 Nov 78 separation. The award is
not retroactive. We therefore agree with the recommendations of the
Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our
decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having
suffered either an error or an injustice. In view of the above and
absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling
basis to recommend granting the relief sought
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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 29 January 2004 under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Carolyn J. Watkins-Taylor, Panel Chair
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
Ms. Deborah A. Erickson, Member
The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2003-02690 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Aug 03.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 21 Nov 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 03.
CAROLYN J. WATKINS-TAYLOR
Panel Chair
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