RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02110
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the AFEM for his service in support
of his air control squadron mission in Bosnia and Croatia in a
remote site in southern Italy, supporting Operations JOINT
ENDEAVOR/FORGE/GUARD.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available records, the applicant served on active
duty from 18 Jun 92 to 1 Apr 00. His Enlisted Performance
Reports (EPRs) rendered for the period from 15 Feb 96 through
14 Feb 99, indicate that he participated in support of Operation
DECISIVE EDGE, DELIBERATE GUARD, and Joint Chief of Staff (JCS)
Operation CENTRAL ENTERPRISE, and DELIBERATE FORGE. He was
credited with 7 years, 9 months, and 14 days of active duty
service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, that based on a
review of the applicant's military personnel record and provided
documentation; he did not serve in the Areas of Eligibility
(AOE) for award of the AFEM.
The AFEM is awarded to members of the U. S. Armed Forces who,
after 1 Jul 58, participated in U. S. Military operations and
encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of
hostile action by foreign Armed Forces. Service members must
have been permanently assigned, attached, or detailed to a unit
that participated in or engaged in direct support of the
operation for 30 consecutive days in a designated AOE in a
foreign territory (or for the full period when an operation is
less than 30 days duration) or for 60 nonconsecutive days
provided the support involved entering the area of eligibility
(AOE) or met the following criteria:
a. Was engaged in actual combat, or duty that was equally
as hazardous as combat duty, during the operation with armed
opposition, regardless of time in the AOE.
b. Was wounded or injured and required medical evacuation
from the AOE while participating in the operation, regardless of
time in the AOE.
c. Those time limitations may be waived for people
participating in actual combat operations.
The AFEM is awarded for participation in Operation JOINT
ENDEAVOR and Operation JOINT GUARD, specifically in Bosnia-
Herzegovina and Croatia from 20 Nov 95 to 19 Dec 98.
The complete DPSIDR is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on
28 Jun 12 for review and response. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and conclude
the applicant has not sufficiently established that he has been
the victim of an error or injustice. In addition, should the
applicant provide additional documentation to substantiate his
claim, e.g., TDY order(s)/voucher(s), we would be willing to
reconsider his appeal. 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-2012-02110 in Executive Session on 20 December 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 May 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 14 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jun 12.
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