RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00305
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, and
DESERT CALM from 2 Aug 90 to 13 Aug 92. His records should reflect
the awards to which he is entitled. He will also be eligible for
the Pennsylvania Gulf War bonus.
In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of 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 24 Jul 78. He
was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4),
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of
7 Jun 92. He received an honorable discharge on 13 Aug 92 after
serving 14 years and 20 days on active duty.
The SWASM criteria: This award, authorized by Executive Order
12754, 12 Mar 91, is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces
who served in support of Operations Desert Shield or Desert Storm
between 2 Aug 90 and 30 Nov 95 in one or more of the following
areas: Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that
portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees north
latitude and west of 68 degrees east longitude, and the land areas
of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and the United
Arab Emirates; or individuals serving in Egypt, Israel, Turkey,
Syria and Jordan (including territorial airspace and waters)
directly supporting combat operations between 17 Jan 91 and 30 Nov
95.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states they are unable to
verify that he served in an area of eligibility during the
inclusive period for award of the SWASM. Also, the Defense Finance
and Accounting Services (DFAS) records do not show that he received
Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay during 1990, 1991, and
1992, indicating he did not serve in the area of eligibility.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He was stationed at Hahn Air Base (AB), Germany, from Jan 87 thru
Jan 91. While assigned to Hahn AB, he served as a security
specialist in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD. He respectfully
requests award of the SWASM.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit E.
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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 applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, after a thorough review of the applicants
submission and his military records, we found that there was no
evidence provided that supported his contention that he served in
the area of eligibility for award of the SWASM. Consequently, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, 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-2010-00305 in Executive Session on 20 May 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Mar 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Apr 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Apr 10.
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