RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02303
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Japan from Aug 55 Jul 57. He served in Turkey
from Aug 57 to Sep 58 and had a total of 2 years, 9 months and
23 days of foreign service.
The applicant provides no rationale as to why his failure to
timely file should be waived in the interest of justice.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 14 Aug
58 separation and a letter from his local Veterans Affairs
commission, dated 6 May 13.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 15 Sep 54, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force,
for a period of four years.
On 14 Aug 58, the applicant was released from active duty with a
reason for separation of early separation of overseas returnee,
with an honorable character of service. He was credited with
3 years and 11 months of active duty service, including 2 years,
9 months, and 23 days of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant served before the
authorization date for award of the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-
Long Tour. Furthermore, the applicant was not serving on active
duty as of 6 Jan 86; therefore, he is also ineligible for
retroactive eligibility. To grant relief would be contrary to
the criteria established by Department of Defense Manual (DoDM)
1348.33, the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or
the War Department.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 24 Jan 14 for review and response. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:
After careful consideration of applicants request and the
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.
The applicant did not file within three years after the alleged
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10,
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-
2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records. The
applicant has not shown a sufficient reason for the delay in
filing on a matter now dating back over 55 years. Additionally,
we are not persuaded the record raises issues of error or
injustice which requires resolution on the merits based on the
fact the applicant served on active duty before the
authorization date for award of the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-
Long Tour. Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest
of justice to excuse the untimely filing of this application.
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DECISION OF THE BOARD:
The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness. It is the
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as
untimely.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02303 in Executive Session on 19 Aug 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 May 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Excerpts from Applicants Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jan 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14.
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