RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03191
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and any
additional Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The contested awards were not awarded until after his retirement.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 December
1978, with 12 years, 11 months and 4 days of prior active
service.
On 31 December 1991, the applicant was released from active duty
and on 1 January 1992, he retired in the grade of senior master
sergeant under the provisions of AFR 35-7 (Vol-Retirement Maximum
Service allowed by Policy).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the AFEM may be
awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who after 1 July
1958, participate in U.S. military operations, and encountered
foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by
foreign armed forces.
They were unable to verify the applicant served in direct support
of an operation in which the AFEM is awarded.
The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to units
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit
above and apart from similar units.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record, his DD Form 214, reflects he was awarded the
AFOUA with Valor and One Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one Bronze
Oak Leaf Cluster. They have been unable to verify the applicant
is eligible for any additional Oak Leaf Clusters to his
previously awarded AFOUA.
The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 11 October 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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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. The applicants
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence
of record, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the
Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
provided sufficient evidence to substantiate his entitlement to
the AFEM and any additional OLCs to his previously awarded AFOUA.
Therefore, 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 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-2012-03191 in Executive Session on 21 February 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03191 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 July 2012.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated not dated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 October 2012.
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