RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02937
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Global War
on Terrorism - Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He deployed after 9/11 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
He was the deployed Mission Support Commander and in charge of
everything except flying and maintenance. His squadrons
provided support for the aircraft flying over GWOT and Operation
ENDURING FREEDOM missions.
The GWOT-E was not approved when he completed his retirement
forms. He was told to request the medal after retirement.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who served
from 19 February 1978 to 30 September 2004 when he was honorably
retired.
AFPC/DPSID reviewed the applicants records and verified his
entitlement to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Additionally, they determined the applicants DD Form 214 should
reflect he was awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal vice the
Korean Service Medal. They will administratively correct his
records, accordingly.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The GWOT-E is awarded to service
members who have deployed abroad to specific geographic areas of
eligibility in support of the Global War on Terrorism operations
after 11 September 2001, to a future date to be determined for
30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. The Area of
Eligibility (AOE) in general encompasses all foreign land, water
and air spaces outside the 50 United States and outside
200 nautical miles of the shores of the United States. When
recommended by the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall designate
the specific AOE per qualifying operation.
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service confirmed the
applicants service in Japan from 1 October 2001 to 30 September
2004 and a deployment from 11 September 2001 to 30 September
2001; however, no location was provided. Additionally, no
official documentation could be located to verify the applicant
deployed to any area of eligibility for the award of the GWOT-E.
There is insufficient evidence to support the applicant meets
the requirements for the GWOT-E.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 11 September 2012, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). 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 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 warranting
award of the GWOT-E. We took notice of the applicant's complete
submission and the available evidence of record in judging the
merits of the case; however, we find that he has not met his
burden of establishing that he meets the eligibility
requirements for the GWOT-E. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to grant the relief
sought in this application.
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 BCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-02937 in Executive Session on 21 February 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Sep 12.
Chair
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