RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03131
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal (GWOT-E).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base in support of
Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and IRAQI FREEDOM.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants orders issued 1 Nov 2002 reflect he was on
temporary duty to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia for
89 days.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for
award of the GWOT-E. DPSID states that in accordance with DoD
Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, under
no condition shall personnel or units receive the Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, GWOT-E, Iraq Campaign Medal, or AFEM for the
same action, time period, or service. Since the applicant was
awarded the AFEM for serving in support of Operation SOUTHERN
WATCH he is ineligible for award of the GWOT-E.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record, AFPC/DPSID determined the applicants
entitlement to the Air Force Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Air
Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, Global War
on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award,
Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Overseas Ribbon-
Short Tour and will administratively correct his record.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 17 Sep 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit
D).
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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 regarding the
applicants request for award of the GWOT-E. We took notice of
the applicants 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 relief beyond
that already granted administratively is not warranted.
Therefore, we find no basis to favorably consider his request
for the GWOT-E.
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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 this application
in Executive Session on 9 Apr 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-03131:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jul 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 4 Sep 2012, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 2012.
Panel Chair
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