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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01955
Original file (BC 2013 01955.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
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 applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s 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.    

________________________________________________________________

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 applicant’s 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).

________________________________________________________________

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 applicant’s request for the Armed Forces Service Medal 
(AFSM).  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 (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 
applicant’s 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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