RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04759
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Korean Service Medal (KSM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the KSM for his service from Apr
82 through Apr 83 and it should have been added to his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
issued in conjunction with his 31 May 02 retirement.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 Oct 81, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular
Air Force.
On 31 May 02, the applicant was released from active duty with a
reason for separation of sufficient service for retirement. He
was credited with 20 years, 7 months, and 4 days of active duty
service, including one year and three days of foreign service.
DPSID will administratively correct the applicants record to
award of the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the
award of the KSM. The KSM is awarded to service members who
participated in operations in the Korean area between
27 Jun 50 and 27 Jul 54. After a thorough review of the
applicant's official military personnel record, DPSID were
unable to verify award of the KSM. The applicant's dates of
service in Korea are after the award inclusive period for the
KSM. Based on his service dates in Korea he qualifies under the
award criteria established for the KDSM; therefore, rendering
him ineligible for award of the KSM.
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 evaluations was forwarded to the
applicant on 14 Mar 14 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 that relief beyond
that already granted administratively is not warranted. In view
of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no basis to recommend granting further relief in this
application.
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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-2013-04759 in Executive Session on 7 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 13 Oct 13.
Exhibit B. Pertinent Excerpts of Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 28 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Mar 14.
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