RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03850
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 should be awarded the KDSM for his dedicated service in Korea
during the Vietnam Conflict.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his
DD Forms 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 30 March
1963 to 8 January 1971. He was credited with 7 years, 10 months
and 5 days of active duty service with 2 years, 4 months and 12
days of foreign and/or sea service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states after a thorough
review of the applicants military records, they could confirm he
was assigned in Japan from 18 September 1963 to 21 January 1965,
Vietnam from 22 August 1966 to 13 August 1967 and Japan again
from 14 August 1967 to 28 July 1969. There was no mention of any
time served in Korea in his records. Based on lack of evidence
they cannot confirm any time served in Korea.
The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the KDSM is awarded
to recognize military service in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and
the surrounding waters after 28 July 1954 and ending on such a
future date as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
Individuals must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to
units operating or serving on all the land area of the Republic
of Korea, and the contiguous waters out to 12 nautical miles, and
all airspace above the stated land and water areas. To be
eligible for the KDSM, personnel must have been physically
present in the stated areas for 30 consecutive or
60 nonconsecutive days.
After a thorough review of the applicants military personnel
records, they were unable to locate official documentation
confirming the applicants assignment to the ROK.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 6 January 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. The applicants
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence
of record we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air
Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale
as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not provided
evidence showing his entitlement to the KDSM. Therefore, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2011-03850 in Executive Session on 27 March 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03850 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 September 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 17 November 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 22 December 2011.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 January 2012.
Panel Chair
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