RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05737
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour.
2. He be awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Europe for a period of 3 years, 5 months, and
25 days.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former enlisted member of the Regular Air
Force, who served on active duty from 19 Apr 67 through 18 Apr
71.
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.
Before 19 Dec 86, the Air Force Training Ribbon was awarded to
Air Force members who completed initial Air Force accession
training after 14 Aug 74. Subsequent to 19 Dec 86, all Air
Force members who completed Air Force accession training
regardless of when the training was completed are authorized the
ribbon.
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 Air Force Overseas Ribbon-
Long Tour and Air Force Training Ribbon were not authorized in
1971 and they were not made retroactive prior to 1986. To award
the Air Force Oversees Long Tour and the Air Force Training
Ribbon would be contrary to the criteria established by the
Secretary and Chief of the Staff of the Air Force.
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 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, 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 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-2012-05737 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 3 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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