RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04043
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The SWASM was awarded for serving in support of Operation DESERT
SHIELD/STORM (ODS). Although he did not serve in country, his DD Form 214
reflects that he did serve in support of ODS.
In support of his request, applicant provided copies of his DD Forms 214.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 22
Feb 74 and was honorably discharged on 24 Aug 78. After a break in
service, he reenlisted on 17 Jul 79. He was progressively promoted to the
grade of master sergeant, having assumed that grade effective and with a
date of rank of 1 Oct 90. On 31 Aug 93, he was retired for length of
service. He served 21 years, 7 months, and 21 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states to be awarded the SWASM, a
member must have been deployed to the theater of operations in support of
ODS. There is no evidence in his records indicating he deployed in support
of ODS. The DPPPR 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 7 May
04 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. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, since the
SWASM is awarded to members who were deployed to one of the qualifying
locations in direct support of Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM, and because
the applicant did not deploy to one of the qualifying locations, we see no
reason why he would be eligible for award of the SWASM. Therefore, 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 he has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 Docket Number BC-2003-4043 in
Executive Session on 30 Jun 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Nov 04,w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 26 Apr 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 May 04.
BRENDA L. ROMINE
Panel Chair
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