RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02420
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the AFEM due to his service in support of the
Cuban Missile Crisis.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of AF
Form 626, Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty Travel of
Military Personnel.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 21 Sep 56, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
On 4 Mar 13, DPSIDR notified the applicant that his 11 Nov 12
request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) for
award of the AFEM for Cuba could not be verified.
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 there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The AFEM is awarded to service
members who, after 1 Jul 58, participated in a military
operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in
danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces, even though it
did not materialize. Service members must have been permanently
assigned, attached, or detailed to a unit that participated in
or engaged in direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive
days in a designated area of eligibility or for 60 non-
consecutive days provided the support involved entering the area
of eligibility.
The inclusive period for the Cuban Missile Crisis was from
24 Oct 62 to 1 Jun 63 and the area of eligibility for award of
the AFEM included the water area between 12N and 28N latitudes
and 66W and 84W longitudes.
The applicant provided orders dated 15 Nov 62, sending him and
other service members to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, which
included a statement that the personnel will hand carry Geneva
Convention Identification Card (DD Form 528). However, the
applicant has not provided any paid travel vouchers or orders
indicating the travel was completed. In addition, the
coordinates for Eglin Air Force Base is 30N latitude and 86W
longitude, which are outside the AOE for award of the AFEM.
After reviewing the applicant's official military personnel
records, DPSID was unable to verify he served in direct support
of the Cuban Missile Crisis to the AOE during the inclusive
period for the award.
The applicants entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal with
one Silver Service Star (VSM w/1 SSS), Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P), was verified and his
records will be administratively corrected to reflect these
awards.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 31 Oct 13 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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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. 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
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02420 in Executive Session on 6 Mar 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 May 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Sep 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Oct 13.
Chair
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