RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00552
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 AUG 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to award of the AFEM in accordance with DOD 1348.33-M dated
September 1996. As a member of the 138th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS),
he was activated and served in Phalsbourg, France, in support of the Berlin
Crisis.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Portions of the applicant's military personnel records were destroyed by
fire in 1973 at the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) in St. Louis,
Missouri. The available records indicate the following.
On 1 October 1961, the applicant, who had prior service, entered active
duty (EAD) for a period of one year.
On 20 August 1962, the applicant was honorably released from active duty in
the grade of staff sergeant under the provisions of AFR 39-14. He served
10 months and 20 days of total active duty service during the contested
time period.
The applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, with a separation date of 20 August 1962 indicates
he received no decorations and medals.
The AFEM is awarded to members of the service 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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial indicating after a thorough review of the
applicant’s military record, they were unable to find evidence that during
the period in question that the applicant participated in the Berlin
Crisis. The applicant was in the active Air Force for a period of 1
October 1961 to 20 August 1962, and was assigned to the 138th TFS, with a
duty station at Phalsbourg Air Base, France. There is no documentation in
the applicant’s record to substantiate that he participated in direct
support of this operation.
They were able to verify that the applicant did serve in overseas location
for nine months and seven days. The applicant’s unit of assignment was not
identified as a participant of the Berlin Crisis. Further, the applicant
did not provide documentation to substantiate his claim for award of the
AFEM.
The evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the evaluation and indicates as members of the 138th
TFS Syracuse, New York, they were activated October 1961 through August
1962 along with other Air National Guard (ANG) units in support of the
Berlin Crisis. As part of the advance Detachment 1 he helped to reactivate
the dormant Air Base’s communications prior to the arrival of aircraft and
personnel. He further indicates several people from this unit already
received the AFEM.
The applicant’s response, with attachment, 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 an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s submission and
the evidence of record there is no indication in the applicant’s military
personnel record that he is entitled to award of the AFEM. The applicant’s
records verify that he served overseas for nine months and seven days at
Phalsbourg Air Base, France; however, his unit of assignment was not
identified as a participant of the Berlin Crisis. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the remaining relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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-2006-
00552 in Executive Session on 11 May 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Donna Jonkoff, Member
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 24 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 06, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 11 Apr 06, w/atch.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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