RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05590
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon (AFOR) Long Tour.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be awarded the AFOR Long Tour ribbon for his service
in Italy from approximately Jun 71 through Oct 72.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, a personal
statement, and a copy of a letter from the Department of the
Navy.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force and received an
honorable discharge on 12 Nov 73 after serving 2 years,
7 months, and 26 days on active duty.
Air Force Oversees Ribbon Long Tour was authorized by the
chief of staff, U.S. Air Force, Oct. 12, 1980. Before Jan. 6,
1986, the ribbon was awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve
members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after
Sept. 1, 1980. Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving
as of Jan. 6, 1986 or later are entitled to reflect all Air
Force overseas tours credited during their career.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant served on active
duty prior to the Air Force Oversees Ribbon being authorized.
Therefore, his service dates render him ineligible for the award
requested.
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 8 Feb 13 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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. 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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-2012-05590 in Executive Session on 4 Sep 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Aug 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 8 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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