RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01271
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to the appropriate award for his service in
support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and INFINITE JUSTICE.
2. He receive deployment credit for his service in support of
Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and INFINITE JUSTICE.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While serving at Fairchild Air Force Base, he was deployed to an
undisclosed location in support of Operation INFINITE JUSTICE,
as a result of the attacks on 11 Sep 01.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, issued in conjunction with his 30 Apr 07 separation and a
copy of his deployment order.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was relieved from active duty on 30 Apr 07 and
retired with an effective date of 1 May 07. He was credited
with 20 years and 14 days of active service for retirement.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP gave no recommendation and requests the Board review
the available master personnel record (MPR) and determine
whether the applicant deployed in support of Operations INFINITE
JUSTICE and ENDURING FREEDOM. They noted, a review of the MPR
and the documentation submitted failed to provide any evidence
to substantiate deployments in support of Operation INFINITE
JUSTICE. While his enlisted performance reports (EPRs)
indicates that he was deployed in support of Operation ENDURING
FREEDOM, they were unable to determine the exact amount of time
spent on his deployment.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, that they were
unable to verify the applicant served in the Area of Eligibility
(AOE) for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal (GWOT-E) or any other entitlements.
In addition, they noted, in March 2003, the president approved
the GWOT-E for award to Air Force active duty, Reserve, and
Guard personnel as recognition for their service in the Global
War on Terrorism. For eligibility of the GWOT-E, individuals
must have deployed abroad, in an AOE, on or after
11 September 2001 and a future date to be determined, for
service in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) or Operation IRAQI
FREEDOM (OIF).
The Directorate of Assignments verified the applicant's service
at Moron Air Base, Spain, in support of OEF and the Defense
Finance and Accounting Service verified applicant's overseas
service from 23 September 2001 to 29 October 2001. However,
they were unable to verify any awards being authorized for Spain
during the period.
According to the criteria for award of the GWOT-E, the applicant
must have deployed to an AOE; however, Spain is not listed as a
location which is eligible for award of the GWOT-E.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment, is at
Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 27 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 in regard to the
applicants request for entitlement to appropriate decorations
for his service in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and
INFINITE JUSTICE. We took notice of the applicant's complete
submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree
with the DPSIDR opinion and recommendation and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. In respect to the
applicants request for deployment credit, we note that DPAPP
indicated that based on their review, they could not verify the
exact dates the applicant was deployed. Should the applicant be
able to provide additional evidence to substantiate his
entitlement to the appropriate award or deployment credit, e.g.,
a completed travel voucher(s), we would be inclined to
reconsider his application. In view of the above and 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-2011-01271 in Executive Session on 22 September 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 27 Apr 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 18 May 11, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 May 11.
Panel Chair
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