RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02103
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 JANUARY 08
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded any campaign or service medals for his service during
Operation Desert Storm.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was issued medals and campaign badges after his release from active
service; however, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty) does not reflect the awards.
In support of his request, the applicant provided documentation extracted
from his military personnel record.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant entered active duty on 20 November 1986 and served as a security
specialist.
On 2 July 1991, he was honorably released under the provisions of AFR 39-
10, Completed Extended Enlistment. He completed 4 years, 7 months, and 13
days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states the applicant’s previously
awarded Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) is missing from his discharge
certificate; Retirements and Separations will update the applicant’s
record.
Applicant received the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) for serving in
support of Operation Desert Storm. However, AFPC/DPPPR is unable to locate
official documents that verify the applicant’s direct support of operation
by entering the Area of Eligibility (AOE). The Directorate of Assignment
did not verify any overseas service to be eligible for campaign medals
during Operation Desert Storm. Applicant needs to provide official
documentation to verify he served overseas in direct support of Operation
Desert Storm to verify his entitlement to any additional awards.
The DPPPR complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 15 December 2006, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for
review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this
office has received no response.
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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 any campaign or service medals for
participation during Operation Desert Storm. Therefore, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the 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 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-
02103 in Executive Session on 31 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
Ms. Kathy L. Boockholdt, Member
Ms. Sharon B. Seymour, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jul 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Nov 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Dec 06.
MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
Panel Chair
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