RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00439
INDEX CODE:
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. Her DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the Southwest Asia Service
Medal (SWASM), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), the National
Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
2. Her DD Form 214 be updated to reflect her Services technical school.
3. Her military service in Saudi Arabia during Operation DESERT
STORM/Operation SOUTHERN WATCH be updated and she be granted ribbons/awards
that were authorized during each operation.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her record does not reflect medals received during her military service in
Saudi Arabia from 15 September 1995 to 15 December 1995.
In support of her request, the applicant has provided a certificate signed
by her deployed squadron commander, an email from her deployed commander,
and a letter from the American Legion.
Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force for 4 years, 2 months
and 19 days. On 9 February 1994, she was honorably discharged.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR thoroughly reviewed the applicant's request, and has verified
her entitlement to the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA), NDSM, SWASM
w/1BSS, and the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). DPSIDR states that they
were unable to verify award of the AFEM and the SAEMR as no documents could
be found to verify the awards.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial of her request to include her Services
training on her DD Form 214. On 17 March 2008, DPSIT requested additional
documentation or evidence to show completion of the training course that
she is requesting credit; however, the applicant was not able to provide
proof of course completion.
The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant responded by sending a personal note and a copy of an AF Form
522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data.
Her complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit F.
_________________________________________________________________
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice warranting partial relief. We note
that the applicant's records have been administratively corrected to
reflect that she was awarded the JMUA, NDSM, SWASM w/1BSS, and the HSM. As
for her remaining requests; in response to the Air Force evaluation of her
request, the applicant provided a copy of an AF Form 522 which shows that
she qualified as an expert marksman and is entitled to the SAEMR.
Additionally, according to the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), she
completed technical training in May 1994, which is required for and
coincides with the award of the 3-skill level in the Services Air Force
Specialty Code (AFSC). Thus, we believe reasonable doubt has been
established as to whether or not she completed Services technical school
training and accordingly, we believe the benefit of any doubt should be
resolved in her favor. In regard to the applicant's request for the AFEM,
she has been awarded the SWASM for her initial tour in Saudi Arabia. In
order to be eligible for the AFEM she would have had to serve a subsequent
tour in Saudi Arabia. We find no evidence that she served a subsequent
tour; therefore, she is not eligible for the AFEM. Accordingly, we
recommend her records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT be corrected to show that:
a. On 11 May 1994, she was awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon (SAEMR).
b. Section 14 Military Education on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty) reflect Services Technical School,
(3M0XX) 6 Weeks, May 94.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-
00439 in Executive Session on 9 October 2008, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Mrs. Lea Gallogly, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 January 2008, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 7 March 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 30 May 2008.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 September 2008.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 15 September 2008,
w/atch.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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