RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04761
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force
Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have received the AFOR-ST for his deployment to Al Udeid
Air Base, Qatar from Jan 06 to May 06. He provides an article
where another service member received the AFOR-ST and the Global
War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E) for the same
deployment.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 8 Jul 03, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular
Air Force. The applicant was deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
from 16 Jan 06 to 14 May 06. On 7 Jul 07, he was furnished an
honorable discharge and was credited with four years of active
service.
The AFOR-ST is awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members
credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of
the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C and D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. In order to receive credit for a short
tour the airman must have performed temporary duty (TDY) CONUS to
OS and served 300 days or more in a consecutive 18-month period.
The applicant does not meet the criteria to receive credit for a
short tour.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. There is no evidence the applicant meets
the criteria for award of the AFOR-ST.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 30 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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 applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2013-04761 in Executive Session on 23 Sep 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 14.
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