RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03627
INDEX CODE: 123.04
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be changed to show he was deployed overseas to Korea from
25 February 1978 to 21 March 1978.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He went on active duty in support of Operation Team Spirit in Korea.
This Temporary Duty (TDY) is not indicated in his records.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided copies of
military travel orders and a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22,
Report of Separation and Record of Service.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 July 1970. He
enlisted in the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) on 2 July 1975. He
was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant with a date
of rank (DOR) of 7 September 1997. He was transferred to the Retired
Reserve on 23 October 2006. He had served over 36 years for pay.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1P0F recommends denial. A1POF states the VTANG verified the
applicant did deploy to Korea however, he deployed for only 25 days,
not the 31 days necessary for him to qualify for awards normally given
for such participation.
A1P0F’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 2
March 2007 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 timely filed.
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
National Guard 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. While he was originally on
orders to Korea for 31 days, he actually only spent 25 days on active
duty. As he did not serve for the entire 31 days, he is not eligible
to receive a Korean ribbon. Additionally, there is are no provisions
to document overseas service on NGB Form 22. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-03627 in Executive Session on 10 April 2007, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Oct 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1P0F, dated 21 Feb 07.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 March 2007.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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