RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01931
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Korean Service Medal (KSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told if he served in Korea for over six days, he would be
awarded the KSM. He was in Korea for one year, from 1979 to
1980.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 22 Jan 1969, the applicant entered active duty.
He served in Taegu, Republic of Korea, from 1 May 1979 to 2 May
1980.
On 1 Feb 1989, he retired after serving 20 years and 9 days on
active duty.
The KSM was awarded for service between 27 Jun 1950 and 27 Jul
1954 under the following conditions: Within the territorial
limits of Korea in waters immediately adjacent thereto: With a
unit under the operational control of the Commander-in-Chief,
Far East, other than those units within the territorial limits
of Korea, which has been designated by the Commander-in-Chief,
Far East, as having directly supported the military efforts in
Korea; or was furnished an individual certificate by the
Commander-in-Chief, Far East, testifying to material
contribution made in direct support of the military efforts in
Korea.
The Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is given as recognition
for military service in the Republic of Korea and the
surrounding waters after 28 Jul 1954 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 the land area 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 nonconsecutive days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the applicants
dates of service in Korea render him ineligible for award of the
KSM. His dates of service qualify him for award of the KDSM
based on the criteria established for that award and not the
KSM. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria
established by the Department of Defense (DOD) Manual
1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.
Upon conclusion and final decision by the Board, AFPC/DPSID will
administratively correct the applicants records to show award
of the KDSM and Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), with one Bronze
Service Star.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, 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 24 Jul 2013 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. 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 (OPR) and
adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, apart from the administrative corrections
to show the applicant was awarded the KDSM and VSM, with one
Bronze Service Star, we find no basis to recommend further
relief.
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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; 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-2013-01931 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 2014, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 2013.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jul 2013.
Panel Chair
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