RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00775
COUNSEL:
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 meets the requirements for the SWASM having served at
Pirinclik Air Station, Turkey, from September 1989 to August
1990.
In support of his request, the applicant provides which appears
to be the criteria for the SWASM.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 April
1980 and retired voluntarily on 30 June 1995 under the provisions
of AFI 36-3203 (Temporary Early Retirement Authority). He served
15 years, 2 months and 9 days on active duty.
In accordance with the DoD 1348.33M, C.6.7, individuals
authorized the SWASM must have served in support of Operation
DESERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM in one or more of the areas of
responsibility (AOR) from 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995; the
Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that portion
of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 100 N latitude and west
680 E longitude, as well as the total land areas of Iraq, Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Individuals serving in Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Syria and Jordan
(including territorial airspace and waters) directly supporting
combat operations between 17 January 1991 and 30 November
1995 shall also be eligible for award of the SWASM. To be
eligible, a Service member must be: 1) attached to or regularly
serving for one or more days with an organization participating
in ground and/or shore (military) operations, 2) attached to or
regularly serving for one or more days aboard a navy vessel
directly supporting military operations, 3) actually
participating as a crew member in one or more aerial flights
directly supporting military operations in the areas of
responsibility, 4) serving on temporary duty for 30 consecutive
days or 60 nonconsecutive days. These time limitations may be
waived for people participating in actual combat operations.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states according to source
documentation located in the applicants military record, he
served as a Satellite Communications Electronics Maintenance
Technician at Pirinclik Air Station, Turkey from 1 November
1989 to 7 August 1990. The applicant is ineligible for
entitlement to the SWASM as he did not serve in Turkey between
17 January 1991 and 30 November 1995.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the evaluation and states he believes he
is entitled to the SWASM. His service and support was directly
related to all areas military readiness and support of threats in
air and space operations for hundreds of miles around Iraq.
The applicant's complete response, with attachments, 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, 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 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-00775 in Executive Session on 30 September 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-00775 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 February 2010, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 7 April 2010.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 April 2010.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, not dated, w/atchs.
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