RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00622
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Grenada campaign badge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was on active duty from December 1979 to August 1986 which covers the
period of the Grenada campaign of October 1983 to November 1983.
In support of his request, the applicant submits his DD Form 214
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 November 1983.
On 5 August 1986, he was discharged in the grade of staff sergeant with an
honorable discharge.
He served 6 years, 7 months and 19 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUAION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant requests
entitlement to any awards awarded for support of the Grenada Operation from
October 1983 to November 1983. The awarding period for the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is from 23 October 1983 to 21 November 1983 for
the Grenada Operation URGENT FURY which occurred on 25 October 1983 to
15 November 1983. In order to be awarded the AFEM he would have had to
have served in Grenada during the conflict in support of Operation URGENT
FURY. After a thorough review of his military records, DPSIDR was unable
to verify he was in Grenada during the conflict, also his DD Form 214 does
not reflect foreign service. He did not provide any documents such as a
travel voucher to substantiate his claim.
The complete DPSIDR 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 on 28
March 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this
office has received no response (Exhibit D).
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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
he has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in absence
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which 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 BC-2005-03723 in Executive
Session on 6 May 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
Mr. Don H. Kendrick, Member
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2008-00622:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 January 2008, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 March 2008.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 March 2008.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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