RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01765
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Korean Defense Service
Medal (KDSM) and to reflect 10% Combat Related Disability under the Combat-
Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program.
Examiner’s Note: In a letter dated 8 June 2005, the applicant’s request
for 10% CRSC was approved. Therefore, only the KDSM will be addressed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The KDSM was enacted after his discharge. The DD 214 is provided for
certain benefits and employment and should be correct. The separate, stand
alone documentation provided by the Air Force does not provide the same
level of sufficiency as an annotated DD 214. He would like a corrected DD
214 for already approved items.
In support of his application, the applicant submits a copy of a
transmittal of and/or entitlement to award for the KDSM, a copy of his CRSC
approval letter, and a copy of a letter from the National Personnel Records
Center (NPRC).
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was honorably relieved from active duty on 29 February 1996
and retired in the grade of captain effective 1 March 1996. Applicant was
credited with 12 years, 4 months and 5 days of active duty commissioned
service and 11 years and 8 days of total prior active duty service, to
include 13 years, 8 months and 29 days of Foreign Service.
The applicant’s records indicate he was assigned to duties in Germany and
Japan. His awards include the Air Force Achievement Medal w/2 devices, the
Air Force Commendation Medal w/3 devices, the Air Force Training Ribbon
w/1 device, the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon w/3 devices, the
National Defense Service Medal w/1 device, the Air Force Longevity Service
Award w/4 devices, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon w/1 device,
the Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/2 devices, the NCO professional Military
Education Ribbon, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/1 device, and the Air
Force Outstanding Unit award w/Valor w/8 devices.
Examiner’s Note: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
verified the applicant was paid Foreign Service Assignment (FSA) pay, but
was not able to verify where he served when he received FSA pay.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states individuals must have been
assigned, attached, or mobilized to units operating or serving on all the
land area of the Republic of Korea, and the contiguous waters out to 12
nautical miles, and all airspace above all the land area of Korea and water
areas. To be eligible for award of the KDSM, personnel must have been
physically present in the aforementioned areas for 30 consecutive or 60
nonconsecutive days.
The NPRC approved the applicant for award of the KDSM; however, after a
thorough review of his records, DPPRS was unable to verify the applicant
served in Korea for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. His
performance reports state he was assigned duties in support of Korea from
Japan. DPPPR requests the applicant provide documentation (travel voucher,
TDY orders, citation, etc.) to verify his entitlement to the KDSM.
The complete DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In his letter dated 13 Oct 06, the applicant provided a copy of his special
order TE-0188 transferring him to Osan AB, Korea, for 60 days and a copy of
the amendment of the order increasing his stay to 68 days. These documents
were used by NRPC to approve the KDSM (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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice warranting the applicant’s record
be corrected to show he was awarded the Korean Service Defense Medal
(KDSM). The supporting documentation provided by the applicant indicates
he served in Korea for 68 days, which would qualify him for the KDSM.
Therefore we strongly recommend his records be corrected to reflect his
award of the KDSM.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he be awarded the Korean Defense
Service Medal for service in Korea during the period of 19 May 1995 to 27
July 1995.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2006-01765 in
Executive Session on 31 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Martha J. Evans, Panel Chair
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Panel Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Panel Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jun 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR dated 25 Jul 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 13 Oct 06, w/atchs.
MARTHA J. EVANS
Panel Chair
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