RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03904
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was on a Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment to Prince Sultan AB,
Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia from Feb thru Jun 1997.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) certificate dated 15 Jun
1998, for Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 May 1987, the applicant entered active duty.
On 29 Jun 2000, he was honorably discharged.
He served 13 years, 2 months and 22 days on active duty.
The SWASM authorized by Executive Order 12754 on 12 Mar 1991, is
awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in
support of Operations DESERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM between
2 Aug 1990, and 30 Nov 1995, in one or more of the following
areas: Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that
portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees north
latitude and west of 68 degrees east longitude, and the land
areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and
the United Arab Emirates; or individuals serving in Egypt,
Israel, Turkey, Syria and Jordan (including territorial airspace
and waters) directly supporting combat operations between 17 Jan
1991, and 30 Nov 1995.
The AFEM may be awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who
after 1 Jul 1958: Participate, or have participated, as members
of the U.S. military in a U.S. military operation in which
service members of any military department participate, in the
opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in significant numbers,
and encounter, incident to such participation, foreign armed
opposition, or are otherwise placed, or have been placed, in
such position that, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
hostile action by foreign armed forces was imminent 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 in a
foreign territory (or the full period when an operation is less
than 30 days duration) or for 60 non-consecutive days provided
the support involved entering the area of eligibility.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant served in Saudi
Arabia after the close out date for the SWASM, rendering him
ineligible for the award. The applicant received the AFEM which
properly recognizes his service in Saudi Arabia in support of
Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. To grant relief would be contrary to
the eligibility criteria established by DODM 1348-33, Manual of
Military Decorations and Awards.
Based on a review of the applicants military personnel records,
DPSID was able to determine the applicant should have been
awarded the AFEM and the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
Upon the Boards final decision, DPSID will administratively
correct the applicants records to reflect these awards.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 6 Dec 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
D). As of this date, this office has not received a response.
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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 that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, aside
from the administrative corrections awarding the AFEM and the
KDSM, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought
in this application.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved.
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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
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 Docket Number BC-
2013-03094 in Executive Session on 17 Jun 2014, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentation was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Aug 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, 12 Nov 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 2013.
Panel Chair
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