RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00722
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Southwest Asia
Service Medal (SWASM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Operation Desert Storm/Shield when his unit was deployed
to Diego Garcia (Indian Ocean). He spent 5 months and 19 days at that
location. He believes he is eligible for the SWASM because it was in
the theatre of operations.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided copies of his
separation and medical documents.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 17 Jun 87 for a period of four years. He
was released from active duty on 16 Jun 91 and transferred to the Air
Force Reserve. He was credited with 4 years of active service, of
which 5 months and 19 days were foreign service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial noting the SWASM is awarded to members
of the service who served in support of Operation Desert Storm/Desert
Shield between 2 Aug 90 and 30 Nov 95. According to AFPC/DPPPR, the
documentation provided by the applicant did not reflect his direct
support of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Without a temporary duty (TDY)
order and travel voucher showing inclusive dates, they were unable to
verify his entitlement to the SWASM.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 applicant on 18
Jun 04 for review and response. 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 recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR) to deny the applicant’s request for award
of the SWASM. No evidence has been presented which has shown to our
satisfaction the applicant met the established criteria for award of
the SWASM. In view of the above, and in the absence of clear-cut
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application. Notwithstanding the
above, if the applicant were to provide additional documentation
showing he served in support of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield
between 2 Aug 90 and 30 Nov 95, we would be inclined to reconsider his
appeal.
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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-
2004-00722 in Executive Session on 19 Aug 04, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Ms. Beth M. McCormick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Mar 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 25 May 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jun 04.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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