RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03914
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) be added to his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, for his
deployment to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in 1990.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In 1990, he was deployed to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
He was awarded the SWASM; however, it was not put on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
citation for award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 12 Nov 80, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular
Air Force.
The SWASM is awarded to service members of the U. S. armed forces for
service in prescribed geographical parts of the Middle East during
Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM, PROVIDE COMFORT and the Southwest Asia
Cease Fire Campaign between 2 Aug 90 and 30 Nov 95 in one or more of
the following areas: Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar
and the United Emirates. Service members are eligible for the SWASM
if they were permanently assigned, attached, or detailed for one or
more days with an organization participating in ground and or shore
(military) operations or have served on temporary duty for 30
consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days.
On 7 Dec 10, AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant they were unable to
verify the deployment locations and inclusive periods for award of the
SWASM. DPAPP further requested he provide documentation, such as,
travel vouchers, evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, and
decorations) to verify the deployment locations and inclusive periods
for the award.
The applicant’s evaluation report for the period ending 13 Mar 90,
states in Section V, “He has demonstrated his flexibility by
supporting the 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 7th
Airborne Command and Control Squadron on numerous deployments.”
The applicant’s citation for award of the AFEM reflects the inclusive
period of 1 May 88 to 18 May 92 and includes the statement: “During
Operations DESERT STORM…Upon his return, he was…”
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) confirmed the
applicant received hazardous fire/imminent danger pay and served in
combat zone tax exempt location from 25 Aug 90 to 3 Nov 90; however,
the location was not specified.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that after reviewing
the documentation submitted and the master personnel records no
documentation was found to substantiate the applicant served in an
area that awarded the SWASM.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states that after a review of the
applicant’s records, they were unable to verify his eligibility for
the SWASM.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
22 Apr 11, 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. In this respect, we note the
applicant has not provided any documentary evidence to substantiate
his claim that he meets the criteria for award of the SWASM;
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 the applicant has failed to sustain his
burden of proof of the existence of an error or injustice. However,
should the applicant provide additional documentation showing he was
permanently assigned to or TDY to an area that meets the criteria for
award of the SWASM during the period in question, we would be willing
to review his request for possible reconsideration. In view of the
above, 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-
2010-03914 in Executive Session on 6 Jul 11, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Oct 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 11 Jan 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 8 Apr 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 11.
Panel Chair
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