RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01860
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect receipt of the following awards:
1. South West Asia Service Medal (SWASM)
2. Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM)
3. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
4. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E)
5. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S)
6. Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)
7. Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (AFESR)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He completed extended tours in the Middle East and acknowledged award of
the medals after he retired.
In support of the application, the applicant submits copies of his orders
and his DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Oct 03, the applicant retired from the Regular Air Force in the grade
of master sergeant after serving 16 years 3 months and 29 days on active
duty.
The Directorate of Assignments (DPAPP) verified he served a total of five
overseas tours as follows: Germany (Aug 84 to Jun 87), Italy (Nov 89 to
Nov 93), Korea (Aug 95 to Aug 96), Saudi Arabia (Feb 98 to Jun 98), and
Kuwait (Aug 02 to Dec 02).
The Air Force office of primary responsibility verified the applicant’s
entitlement to the AFEM, GWOT-E, GWOT-S, KDSM, and the AFESR with Gold
Border and his records will be administratively corrected to reflect these
awards.
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 of the applicant’s request for the SWASM
and the AFSM.
Individuals authorized the SWASM must have served in support of Operation
DESSERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM in one or more areas of responsibility (AOR)
between 2 Aug 90 and 30 Nov 95. The applicant was not deployed to the
qualifying AOR during the inclusive period of the SWASM.
The AFSM is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who, after 1
Jun 92: (1) participate, or have participated, as members of U.S. military
units, in a U.S. military operation that is deemed to be a significant
activity by the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and (2) encounter no foreign armed
opposition or imminent threat of hostile action. The applicant did not
deploy in support of a qualifying operation to be entitled to the AFSM.
Examiner’s Note: Italy-based troops supporting operations Provide Promise,
Joint Endeavor, Able Sentry, Deny Flight, Maritime Monitor and Sharp Guard
are authorized to receive the AFSM award. Previously, the medal was
limited to troops at Aviano Air Base and Brindisi Air Station. Although
the applicant was assigned duties at Aviano, Air Base, he was not deployed
in support of the aforementioned operations.
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 14 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 SWASM and AFSM medals. Based on our review of the evidence of
record and the established award criteria, the applicant does not meet the
necessary requirements 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 this application in Executive
Session on 25 Feb 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2009-01860:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 May 09.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 27 Jul 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Aug 09.
Panel Chair
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