RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05606
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, records be corrected to reflect the
following:
1. He was awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour.
2. He was awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour.
3. His correct Foreign/Sea Service time.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would like his records corrected.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of the award criteria for the requested
awards, his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served from 16 March 1962 through 15 March 1966. He was
credited with 5 months, and 13 days of Foreign Service.
Upon review of his records, the applicants entitlement to the
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Longevity Service
Award and the National Defense Service Medal was verified. His
record will be updated accordingly upon final Board action.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request to
update his Foreign Service. Although his DD Form 214 reflects 5
months and 13 days of Foreign Service, the location of that
service could not be verified.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the
Air Force Overseas Long Tour and the Air Force Overseas
Short Tour.
The Air Force Overseas Ribbon was authorized by the Chief of
Staff, United States Air Force on 12 October 1980. The ribbon
was authorized to be awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve
members credited with an overseas tour on or after 1 September
1980. Only individuals serving on active duty as of 6 January
1986 are eligible to have the Air Force Overseas Ribbon applied
retroactively for completion of an overseas tour.
The applicant served on active duty from 16 March 1962 to
15 March 1966, several years before the authorization date for
the award of the Air Force Overseas Ribbon, rendering him
ineligible.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 15 May 2014, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no
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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the available evidence of record in judging the merits
of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that the applicant is not entitled to the relief he
seeks. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary,
we find that relief beyond any administrative corrections is not
warranted.
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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-2013-05606 in Executive Session on 3 July 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 4 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 May 14.
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