RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01516
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Taiwan from 1957 1959. This included a period
called the Second Taiwan Crisis where mainland China was
aggressively shelling Taiwans offshore islands in a prelude to
invade the main island of Taiwan. He was not aware that he was
eligible for the award during the period he served.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in
conjunction with his 21 Jan 59 separation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 14 Jun 55 for a period of
four years. He honorably served until his discharge, effective
21 Jan 59. He was credited with 3 years, 7 months and 8 days of
active duty service, including 1 year, 2 months, and 29 days of
foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, with no
official documentation located or provided to verify the
applicants direct support in the Taiwan Straits operation or
the Quemoy and Matsu Islands operations, they could not validate
the applicants entitlement to the AFEM.
1. In accordance with the DoD 1348.33-M, C6.5.1.1., Personnel Eligible, states the AFEM may be awarded to members of
the Armed Forces of the United States who after 1 July 1958:
a. Participate, or have participated, as members of
U.S. military units in a U.S. military operation in which
Service members of any Military Department participate, in the
opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in significant numbers.
b. Encounter during such participation foreign armed
opposition, or are otherwise placed, or have been placed, in
such position that, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
hostile action by foreign armed forces was imminent even though
it did not materialize.
2. DoD 1348.33-M, C6.5.1.3.1.1, also states, the foreign
territory on which troops have actually landed or are present
and specifically deployed for the direct support of the
designated military operation.
3. No temporary duty orders were located to confirm the
applicant participation in the Quemoy and Matsu operations.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant notes some of the statements in the advisory
opinion are partially correct. He was originally assigned to a
mobile radio unit at Clark Air Base. Later the units
designation was changed, while still serving under the United
States Air Force Security Service (USAFSS), with the mission of
providing intelligence information to the National Security
Agency (NSA). Due to the nature of the mission, they felt that
they were a prime target for the Chinese communist in the event
of an attack on Taiwan.
The applicants complete response 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 applicant's 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 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2010-01516 in Executive Session on 10 November 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 14 Sep 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Oct 10.
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