RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02208
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the following:
1. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (administratively corrected) and,
2. The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His unit was awarded these medals during his enlistment. The
award of the medals was authorized after his discharge.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants records reflect he served on active duty from
24 Feb 78 to 22 Oct 90.
On 20 Aug 10, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant that his
entitlement to the NDSM was verified and his records will be
updated accordingly.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of the SWASM. DPSIDR
states that after a review of the applicants records, they were
unable to locate official documentation that reflects he served
in any of the areas of eligibility (AOE) for award of the SWASM.
Furthermore, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
confirmed the applicant is not listed as having served in the AOE
and did not receive Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay for
service in connection to award of the SWASM.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 24 Sep 10, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 injustice with regard to
the applicants request for the SWASM. In this respect, the
applicant has not provided any documentary evidence to
substantiate his claim that he meets the criteria for this award;
therefore, 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 relief beyond that
granted administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no
basis to favorably consider 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-2010-02208 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 May 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Aug 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 10.
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