RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-
02881
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 21 MARCH 2007
___________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the AFEM based on his participation in the Cuban
Missile Crisis.
In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214,
Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge,
and a response from the Air Force Historical Studies Office
concerning the AFEM, and a fact sheet on the AFEM.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from
5 Jan 60 to 24 Jun 63. His DD Form 214 reflects he served 2 years,
9 months, and 24 days of Foreign Service. It reflects no
decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations or campaign
ribbons were awarded or authorized during this period of service.
On 24 Jun 63, he was honorably released from active duty, in the
grade of E-4, and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He was
honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve effective 11 Jan
66.
On 16 Dec 03, AFPC administratively corrected applicant’s DD Form
214 to reflect the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the National
Defense Service Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in
part, they were unable to find evidence that during the period in
question (1958-1961) the applicant had participated in the
Berlin/Cuban Missile Crisis. The applicant was in the Air Force
during this time period, but there is no documentation in the
record to substantiate that he participated in direct support of
either operation. The applicant served in an overseas location
(Bermuda) for the period of 5 Jan 60 to 9 Nov 62. The applicant’s
unit of assignment was not a participant of the Berlin/Cuban
Missile Crisis.
The AFEM is awarded to members who, after 1 July 1958, have
participated in United States military operations and encountered
foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by
foreign Armed Forces.
Service members must be bona fide members of a unit engaged in the
opposition or meet one of the following: Be engaged for 30
consecutive days, or 60 nonconsecutive days and provided this
support involved entering the area of operation or engaged in
actual combat or duty equally hazardous as combat duty.
Participate as a regularly assigned crew member of an aircraft
flying into, out of, or within, or over the area in support of the
military operations.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He was performing Air Traffic Controller duties and, in this
position, provided direct support during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He also served in this position during the entire Cuban Missile
Crisis. He provided copies of his Air Traffic Control
Certificates.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 its rationale
as the basis for our 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.
___________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-
02881 in Executive Session on 7 December 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Kathy L. Boockholdt, Panel Chair
Mr. Terry L. Scott, Member
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Sep 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Oct 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.
KATHY L. BOOCKHOLDT
Panel Chair
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