RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05532
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 should be awarded the KDSM for his Temporary Duty (TDY) to
Korea in 1977.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided copies of his
DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty and a
memorandum.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 29 Sep 75, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
He served four years of total active duty service. He is
credited with one month Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSIDR states that the
applicants official military records were thoroughly reviewed;
however, they were unable to locate documentation to verify he
served in the area of eligibility for the required period of
time for award of the KDSM.
The KDSM is awarded for recognition of service in the Republic
of Korea and the surrounding waters after 28 Jul 54 and ending
on such a future date as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
Individuals must have been assigned, attached, or mobilized to
units operating or serving on all the land areas 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 KDSM, personnel must have been physically
present in the stated areas for 30 consecutive or 60 non-
consecutive days.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 8 Mar 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a
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. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, 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
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Should the applicant provide documentary evidence to
substantiate that he served in Korea 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 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 Docket Number
BC-2012-05532 in Executive Session on 5 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 27 Nov 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Mar 13.
Panel Chair
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