RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01520
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: VETERANS SVC OFFICE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the following medals and
ribbons:
1. National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
2. Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
3. Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon (AFOSR)
4. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The above mentioned awards and decorations were omitted from his records.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 19 Sep 52. He was
honorably discharged on 7 Oct 57, in the grade of airman second class,
after serving 5 years and 19 days on active duty.
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United
States, indicates that in addition to the medals listed above, he also
received the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. This medal was established on Dec. 4,
1961, to be awarded to members of the United States armed forces who, after
July 1, 1958, have participated in a United States military operation and
encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action
by foreign armed forces. Service members must be engaged in direct support
for 30 consecutive days in the area of operations or for 60 nonconsecutive
days provided this support involves entering the area of operations; and,
must have specifically deployed for the direct support of the designated
military operation.
The applicant was assigned duties in Japan, Iwo Jima, and Newfoundland and
these areas are not considered qualifying areas for receipt of the AFEM.
Before 6 Jan 89, the AFOR was awarded to the Air Force and Air Force
Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1
Sep 80. The applicant is ineligible as he separated from service on 7 Oct
57, several years before the AFOR was authorized.
The Air Force office of primary responsibility was able to verify the
applicant’s entitlement to the GCM and NDSM awards; thus, his record will
be administratively corrected to reflect these awards.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation 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 21 Aug
09, 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 regarding the applicant’s request for award
of the AFOSR and AFEM. Based on our review of the evidence of record and
the established award criteria, the applicant does not meet the established
criteria and is therefore not eligible for the requested awards. The
personal sacrifice the applicant endured for his country is noted and the
recommendation to deny the requested relief in no way diminishes the high
regard we have for his service. Nevertheless, in view of the above, we
find no basis to favorably consider this portion of his application.
Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for
our determination that relief beyond that already granted administratively
is not warranted.
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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 BC-2009-01520 in
Executive Session on 4 Feb 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Mar 09.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 29 Jul 09.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Aug 09.
Panel Chair
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