RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03369
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 MAY 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Republic of
Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) and the Korean Defense Service Medal
(KDSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he is entitled to the ROKWSM and KDSM.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 November 1953, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
(RegAF) as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Good Conduct Medal (GCM).
On 6 November 1953, the applicant was honorably discharged in the
grade of airman first class (A1C). The applicant had 1 year and 13
days of foreign and/or sea service. He served four years, two months
and three days of military service.
On 19 April 2006, a DD Form 215 was issued adding the KDSM to the
applicant’s DD Form 214. Therefore, the only remaining issue for
consideration by the Board is the ROKWSM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the applicant’s request for award of the ROKWSM
be denied. DPPPR states the applicant is not eligible for the award.
They further state to be awarded the ROKWSM military veterans must
have served in the country of Korea, its territorial waters, or
airspace within the inclusive period of 25 June 1950 - 27 July 1953.
Their service must have been performed while on permanent assignment
in Korea or while on temporary duty in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60
nonconsecutive days or as a crewmember of aircraft in aerial flight
over Korea participating in actual combat operations, or in support of
combat operations.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached 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
28 April 2006, for review and response. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office.
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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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air
Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. The
ROKWSM is awarded to servicemembers who have served in Korea during
the period of 25 June 1950 through 27 July 1953. Furthermore, the
servicemember had to be assigned in Korea or on TDY for 30 consecutive
or 60 nonconsecutive days, or served as a crewmember of an aircraft in
aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operations or
in support of combat operations. The applicant’s records reflect he
was not assigned in Korea during the time period required for the
ROKWSM. Therefore, in the absence of the evidence to the contrary,
the Board finds 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2005-03369 in Executive Session on 6 June 2006, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. Elwood C. Lewis III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 05.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR dated 18 Jan 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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