RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01873
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 October 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow him to reenlist
in the service. He be awarded the Gulf War Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His RE code of “2X” (first-term, second-term, or career airman considered
but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program)
is incorrect. In addition, he is entitled to the Gulf War Medal for his
direct support of the Gulf War.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, notification of
non-recommendation for promotion, certificate of appointment as a
noncommissioned officer, honorable discharge certificate, certificate of
achievement, civilian employment denial letter.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 19 November 1986, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the
age of 24 in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years. He
served as an KC-10 Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Specialist and was
progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4).
On 18 November 1990, the applicant was released from active duty for
expiration of term of service with an honorable discharge. He served four
years of active duty. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects his awards as
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air
Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Journeyman
Technician Award.
On 4 August 2006, AFPC/DPPAE forwarded a letter to the applicant indicating
his RE code of “2X” was incorrect and that his DD Form 214 would be
corrected to reflect an RE code of “3K” (Secretarial Authority).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends disapproval of the applicant’s request for award of
the Gulf War Medal. DPPPR states the Gulf War inclusive time period was
from 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1990. The applicant separated from
active duty military on 18 November 1990. DPPPR was unable to locate
official documentation to verify the applicant participated in direct
support of the Gulf War.
DPPPR did verify the applicant was entitled to the National Defense Service
Medal (NDSM) for his service while serving on active duty during the Gulf
War. On 27 August 2006 a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, was
forwarded to the applicant indicating his record had been corrected to
reflect his award of the NDSM and correcting his RE code to “3K.”
The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He may not have had any actual foreign service during his time on active
duty; however, his special duty of changing brakes on KC-10A aircraft was
in direct support of the Gulf War. It wasn’t until after his discharge that
the time period of his special duty became officially designated as the
Gulf War.
The applicant’s rebuttal 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 note the Air Force has corrected the
applicant’s record to reflect a change in his RE code to “3K” versus “2X;”
therefore, we will only address his request for award of the Gulf War
Medal. After a thorough review of the available records, we found no
evidence that the applicant is eligible for the award of the Gulf War
Medal. We note the applicant’s assertion that he served in direct support
of the Gulf War; however, the applicant has not provided evidence to
support this contention. In addition, we note the applicant separated
before the end of the inclusive period that would entitle him to award of
the Gulf War Medal. In view of the above, we agree with the opinion from
the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the applicant does not
meet the requirements for the award of the Gulf War Medal. Therefore, we
find no basis to favorably consider the applicant’s request for award of
the Gulf War Medal.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 31 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Martha J. Evans, Panel Chair
Mr. Wallace F. Beard, Jr., Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-01873
was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jun 06, with atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 10 Aug 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 8 Sep 06.
MARTHA J. EVANS
Panel Chair
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