RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03379
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
(GWOT-E).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The GWOT-E was approved by Executive Order 13289 after his
discharge; however, the criterion was retroactive; thus he is
eligible.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty; Special Order TE-0091 and a GWOT-E fact sheet.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 29 Dec
1983 through 31 Dec 2003.
For eligibility of the GWOT-E, individuals must have deployed
abroad, on or after 11 Sep 2001 and a future date to be
determined, for service in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF),
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), or Operation New Dawn (OND) and
meet one of the following:
Assigned, attached, or mobilized to a unit participating in
OEF/OIF and serving for 30 consecutive days or
60 nonconsecutive days (there is no time limit required for
nonconsecutive days to be accumulated);
Be engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under
circumstances involving grave danger or death or serious
bodily injury from enemy action, regardless of time served in
OEF/OIF/OND;
Killed, wounded or injured requiring medical evacuation from
Operations OEF/OIF;
Service members who, as a regularly assigned crew member
flying sorties into, out of, within or over the area of
eligibility in direct support of OEF or OIF, are eligible to
qualify for award of the expeditionary medal. Each day that
one or more sorties are flown shall count as one day toward
the 30 or 60 day requirement.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that while the
applicants AF Form 911, Senor Enlisted Performance Report (MSgt
thru CMSgt) and travel order would suggest he deployed in
support of GWOT operations; without official documentation they
cannot verify if he was deployed to the area of eligibility or
the number of days he deployed. To grant the applicant relief
would be contrary to the eligibility criteria established by DoD
Manual 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 31 Jan 2014 a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant 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 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 the relief sought in this application.
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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; and
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 this application
in Executive Session on 6 May 2014, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2013-03379:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 14 Jan 2014.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jan 2014.
Panel Chair
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