RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04152
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was on a temporary duty (TDY) assignment to South Korea for
Exercise Team Spirit in the March/April 1989 timeframe.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 14 Jan 77 to 31 Jan 97.
He served two tours in Japan from 26 Jul 77 – 23 Jun 78 and
15 Oct 85 – 6 Feb 90. Additionally, his records reflect a
deployment to Southwest Asia from 20 Jan – 20 Jul 91.
The applicant’s records will be administratively corrected to
reflect award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, with two Bronze
Service Stars (SWASM w/2-BSSs).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial,
stating, in part, that after a thorough review of the applicant’s
military record and with confirmation by the Directorate of
Assignments (AFPC/DPA) they found no assignment, deployment, or TDY
to Korea that meets the requirements for entitlement to the KDSM.
The KDSM is awarded to US Servicemembers on Active Duty, Guard and
Reserve as recognition for military service in the Republic of
Korea, its surrounding waters and airspace out to 12 nautical miles
after 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined (DTBD) as by the
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Individuals must have been
assigned, attached or mobilized to units operating or serving on
all the land area of the Republic of Korea for 30 consecutive days
or 60 nonconsecutive days; or meet one of the following criteria:
1. Be engaged in actual combat during an armed engagement,
regardless of the time in the areas of eligibility.
2. Killed, wounded or injured in the line of duty and required
medical evacuation from the area of eligibility.
3. While participating as a regularly assigned aircrew member
flying sorties into, out of, within or over the area of eligibility
in support of military operations. Each day that one or more
sorties are flown in accordance with these criteria shall count as
one day toward the 30 consecutive/60 nonconsecutive day
requirement.
4. Personnel who serve in operations and exercises conducted in the
areas of eligibility are considered eligible for the KDSM as long
as the basic time criteria are met. Due to extensive time period
of KDSM eligibility, the nonconsecutive service period for
eligibility remains cumulative throughout the entire period.
The HQ AFPC/DPSIDR’s complete evaluation, with attachment, is 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 16 Jan 09 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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. The applicant contends that he was TDY to South Korea in the
March/April 1989 timeframe and is entitled to the KDSM. However,
after a thorough review of the evidence of record, we found no
evidence to substantiate his entitlement to the KDSM. Should the
applicant provide further documentation to substantiate his claim,
we would be inclined to reconsider his petition. In view of the
above, we find no 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-2008-04152 in Executive Session on 2 June 2009, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mrs. Barbara A. Westgate, Panel Chair
Mr. Mark J. Novitski, Member
Ms. Debra M. Czajkowski, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Nov 08.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 30 Dec 08.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Jan 09.
BARBARA A. WESTGATE
Panel Chair
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