RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03858
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 23 JUNE 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization Medal-Yugoslavia (NATO-Y).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was separated from active duty before the medal was awarded.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD
Form 214 and the criteria for the medal.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 15 October
1986, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The applicant while on active duty was assigned to Aviano AB, Italy in
1997-1998.
The applicant was honorably discharged on 28 January 1998 in the grade
of staff sergeant (SSgt). He served 11 years, 3 months and 4 days of
active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied. They state
the NATO-Y has been approved for servicemembers who served under NATO
command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in
the former Republic of Yugoslavia, or as designated by Supreme Allied
Commander, Europe (SACEUR) from 1 July 1992 through a future date that
has not been determined. They further state the applicant is
ineligible for the award because he was officially assigned to Italy
and not temporarily assigned in direct support of a NATO operation.
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 19
January 2007, 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
applicant is requesting award of the NATO-Y. The NATO medal is
awarded for servicemembers who served under NATO command or
operational control in direct support of NATO operations in
Yugoslavia. The applicant was assigned to Italy and was not
temporarily assigned in direct support of a NATO operation.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 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 this application in Executive
Session on 1 March 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Panel Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Ms. Kathleen B. O’Sullivan, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-03858 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 14 Dec 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 9 Jan 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jan 07.
LAURENCE M. GRONER
Panel Chair
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