RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05215
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect he was awarded
the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes there was an administrative oversight. His DD Form
214 reflects that he participated in a U.S. military operation
that warranted the presentation of a permanent service medal.
Not having this award precludes his eligibility under Special
Hiring Authority under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment for
federal employment consideration.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides his DD Form 214
and the presidential certificate of appreciation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 3 April 1975 and
honorably retired on 30 April 1995.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The Armed Forces Service Medal is
awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who,
after 1 June 1992 participated, or has participated as members
of a United States Military operation that is deemed to be
significant activity by the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and
encountered no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of
hostile action.
After a thorough review of the applicants records, his
entitlement to the AFSM could not be verified. There is no
evidence he served in a Department of Defense approved operation
for the requested award.
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 17 February 2013, 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. We took
notice of the available evidence of record and the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however,
his records do not reflect he is entitled to, or was awarded the
Armed Forces Service Medal. Absent substantial evidence that he
is entitled to the award he seeks, we find no basis to grant 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-2012-05215 in Executive Session on 1 August 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Jan 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.
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