RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01955
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Armed Forces
Service Medal (AFSM).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on the documentation that he has in his possession, he
believes he is eligible for this award.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate that he
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 20 Aug 84 and served on
active duty until 31 Aug 04, when he was relieved of active duty
and retired. He was credited with 20 years and 11 days of total
active service, which included 5 years, 10 months, and 27 days
of foreign service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, indicating they were unable to
verify the applicant served in a Department of Defense approved
operation for award of the AFSM.
The AFSM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United
States who, after 1 Jun 92; participated, or have participated,
as members of the United States military units, in a United
States military operation that is deemed to be a significant
activity by the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and encounter no foreign
armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action.
A review of the applicants records revealed that he should have
been awarded the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA), Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E), Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal (GWOT-S), Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and
the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and
one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFESR w/GB & 1BOLC) and his
official military personnel records will be administratively
corrected by AFPC/DPSOR.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation, with attachment is
at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 24 Jul 13 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 an error or injustice with respect
to the applicants request for the Armed Forces Service Medal
(AFSM). 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 its rationale as the basis for
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
of injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has verified the
applicants entitlement to the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA),
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E), Global War
on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S), Korean Defense Service
Medal (KDSM), and the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
with Gold Border and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFESR w/GB &
1BOLC) and corrected his records administratively. Therefore,
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-01955 in Executive Session on 4 Feb 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jul 13.
Panel Chair
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