RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03032
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 Apr 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 be updated to reflect any individual or unit awards he is
eligible for while assigned to the 48 Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), RAF
Lakenheath, UK, from August 1985 through June 1990, and the 431 Test &
Evaluation Squadron (TES), McClellan AFB, CA, from June 1990 until his
separation in March 1991. He be awarded an oak leaf cluster or Air Force
Overseas Short Tour Ribbon (AFOR-ST) for extending his tour in the UK for
22 months.
In support of his application, applicant has submitted e-mails from the
Nellis AFB, NV, Public Affairs Office.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He just found out about these awards while doing an internet search.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The AFOR (LT & ST) are awarded to active duty, and Reserve and Guard
personnel credited with completion of a long or short AF overseas tour.
For personnel who extend their original overseas tour, only one award is
given for the entire period unless the extension results in the member
being credited with another tour.
Applicant served on active duty from 11 January 1985 until 12 March 1991,
and served a long tour in Lakenheath, UK, from August 1985 to June 1990,
for which he received the AFOR-LT which is reflected on his DD Form 214.
While at Lakenheath, the 48 TFW was awarded one Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award (AFOUA) during applicant’s service period. Additionally, AFPC has
corrected applicant’s DD Form 214 to reflect his entitlement to the Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his participation in Operation El
Dorado Canyon in 1986. There is no evidence he performed In-Place
Consecutive Overseas Tours to be eligible for additional overseas tour
credit.
Applicant served with the 431 TES from July 1990 until his separation on 12
March 1991, during which time the unit received two AFOUAs. AFPC has
corrected applicant’s DD Form 214 to reflect the AFOUA with two oak leaf
clusters.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of applicant’s request for additional overseas
tour credit since there is no evidence that applicant performed In-Place
Consecutive Overseas tours.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 8
December 2006, for review and comment, within 30 days. However, 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 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. Partial
relief was granted when he was administratively awarded those individual
and unit awards for which he was eligible; however, there is no evidence
that applicant performed in-place consecutive overseas tours in order to be
eligible for award of
another AFOR. 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 considered Docket Number BC-2006-03032
in Executive Session on 25 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr Garry G. Sauner, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 27 Nov 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Dec 06.
Exhibit E. AFI 36-2803, Table 5.1, dated 15 Jun 01.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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