RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01799
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 DECEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of Korea
Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC), Korean Defense Service Medal
(KDSM), Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM) and the Kosovo Campaign
Medal (KCM).
EXAMINER’S NOTE: On 21 August 2006, a DD Form 215 was issued adding
the KDSM, ASCM and the ROKPUC to the applicant’s records. Therefore,
the only remaining issue before the Board is the award of the KCM.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
These awards should be added to his DD Form 214.
In support of his application, applicant provided a statement,
Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs), Special Order (SO) GA 78,
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Certificate.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve on 21 February 1980 in
the grade of airman basic (AB) for a period of six years.
His records reflect he was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal
(AFAM), Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) with two devices,
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with two devices, Air Force Longevity
Service Award (AFLSA) with four devices, Air Force Training Ribbon,
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon with one device, Air Force
Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with three devices, National Defense Service
Medal (NDSM) Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) Honor Graduate
Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle, NonCommissioned
Officer (NCO) Professional Military Education Ribbon with one device,
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor with five devices, Air
Force Organizational Excellence Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal
with five devices.
The applicant was honorably retired on 1 January 2001 in the grade of
master sergeant (MSgt). He served 20 years, 2 months and 25 days of
active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied. DPPPR states
the applicant’s entitlement to the KDSM, ASCM and the ROKPUC has been
verified and his records were corrected administratively.
The KCM is awarded to military servicemembers participating or in
direct support of Kosovo operations within established areas of
eligibility for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation 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 1
September 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 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 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. As
stated the applicant’s records will be updated to reflect award of the
KDSM, ASCM, and ROKPUC. The applicant did not meet the criteria for
award of the KCM. After thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s military
personnel records, we found no evidence showing he served in the area
of eligibility for 30 consecutive or 60 consecutive days. While we
are not unmindful or unappreciative of the servicemember’s service to
his Nation, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application. However, should the applicant provide documentation
substantiating he was deployed to Kosovo, this Board would be willing
to review the materials for possible reconsideration.
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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-
2006-01799 in Executive Session on 4 October 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Panel Chair
Mr. Steven A. Cantrell, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149’s, dated 31 May & 2 Jun 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
CHRISTOPHER D. CAREY
Panel Chair
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