RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04920
XXXXXXX 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 served in Korea from Jun 58 to May 59.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records were located in the
area most heavily damaged in the fire at the National Personnel
Records Center (NPRC) in 1973. The applicant provided a copy of
his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, which
indicates he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 Jan 57 and
served on active duty until he was furnished a honorable
discharge on 9 Sep 60. He was released from active duty and
transferred to the US Air Force Reserve and credited with a
total of 3 years, 7 months and 12 days of active service,
including 11 months and 10 days of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that there is no
documentation verifying the applicant served in Korea;
therefore, he is not eligible based on the governing Department
of Defense (DoD) instructions. They noted that after a thorough
review of the applicant's limited official military personnel
record they were unable to verify award of the Korean Defense
Service Medal. The applicant's military personnel record does
not contain any documentation to substantiate boots on ground in
Korea.
The Korean Defense Service Medal is awarded to service members
who were 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
Korean Defense Service Medal, personnel must have been
physically present in the stated areas for 30 consecutive days
or 60 nonconsecutive days.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He was assigned to a radio squadron at Osan AFB [sic], Korea for
11 months. He does not believe his organization was classified
even though they used a cover, if asked what they did. The
applicant provides a letter from a former servicemember
indicating that they served together at Osan Air Base, Korea.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Certificate of Eligibility
for a mortgage application, a letter from a former servicemember
and other various documents.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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 adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Should the
applicant provide additional information to support his claim,
e.g., copy of orders and travel vouchers, we would be willing to
reconsider his request. 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-2012-04920 in Executive Session on 6 Aug 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 4 Jan 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 21 Jan 13, w/atchs
Panel Chair
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