RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2010-01683
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Good Conduct
Medal (GCM), the Korean Service Medal (KSM), the Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), and the North Africa ribbon.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was wounded in Korea in the right ankle; however, paperwork
was never submitted. He served four months in Korea and one
month in Libya. He served with the 7th Air Rescue Service from
1952 to 1953, and then the Reserves from 1954 to 1955.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his DD
Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the
United States; discharge documents; Certification of Military
Service; and assorted military personnel records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force, who
served on active duty from 7 June 1951 to 2 November 1953 for a
total of 2 years, 4 months, and 26 days. He had prior service of
1 year, 8 months and 29 days. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of airman second class effective 1 May 1952. His DD
Form 214 reflects he served 11 months and 29 days of Foreign
Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a review of the
applicants master personnel records and documentation submitted
failed to provide any documents that substantiate Foreign Service
time in Korea or North Africa. Their office sent a letter to the
applicant on 2 September 2010 requesting documentation such as
travel vouchers, evaluation reports, letters of evaluation,
decorations, or other official military documents that reflect
that travel was completed and the inclusive periods of travel;
however, he did not respond. If the Board is inclined to grant
relief by awarding the Korea and/or North Africa service time,
the applicant will need to submit the required documentation to
support such changes.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant has
not met the minimum service time criteria for award of the GCM
and lacks supporting documentation for award of the KSM or SAEMR.
The North African Ribbon is not an official military award or
decoration.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 10 December 2010, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no
response.
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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 an error or an injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their 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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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-2010-01683 in Executive Session on 26 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01683:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Apr 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 7 Oct 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Nov 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 10.
Panel Chair
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