RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03748
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the KDSM due to his deployment in Korea for a
six month period in 1969.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
AF Form 626, Request and Authorization of Temporary Duty (TDY)
and the AF Form 1098, Personnel Action Request.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is
included in Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force
from 2 Aug 68 to 31 Jul 72.
The Department of Defense approved the KDSM in Feb 04 to be
given as recognition for military service in the Republic of
Korea and the surrounding waters after 28 Jul 54 and ending on
such a future date as determined by the Secretary of Defense
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states that based upon
review of the applicants military records and the documentation
provided they were unable to verify his entitlement to the KDSM.
The Directorate of Assignments determined the applicant was
present at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea from 28 Aug 69 to
9 Sep 69 for a total of 13 days, which does not meet the
requirement for 30 consecutive days and has determined the
applicant is not eligible for the KDSM.
According to AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations
Program, no individual is automatically entitled to an award
upon completion of an operational TDY or departure for an
assignment.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 9 Dec 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received. Exhibit D.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice warranting
award of the KDSM. After reviewing the documentation submitted,
we believe, the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to
support award of the KDSM. In this respect, the applicant
contends he served in Korea for a six month period in 1969 and
should be awarded the KDSM. We note the applicant provides TDY
orders to Homestead AFB with further TDY to Korea for 179 days.
In addition, his airman performance report ending 12 July 1970,
states while he was TDY to Korea he completed his five skill
level in four months. Although the evidence is not conclusive,
we find it sufficient to resolve any doubt on this issue in
favor of the applicant. Accordingly, we recommend his records
be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number
BC-2011-03748 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The Board voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-
2011-03748 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR dated 23 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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