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AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-00305
Original file (BC-2010-00305.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
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 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 


 

 

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. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit E. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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, after a thorough review of the applicant’s 
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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

 

 


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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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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