RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01804
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (SWASM w/1BOLC).
2. In response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant
amended his request to only include award of the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster (AFEM w/1OLC)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He out-processed after a curtailed enlistment and the paperwork
was hurried. Two decorations are missing. He is attempting to
gain membership in a veterans organization and needs proof of
combat service
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty; Special Orders, Travel Voucher Summary, Certificates,
witness statements and various other documents associated with
his request.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
In an 8 Jul 2013, memorandum to the applicant, AFPC/DPAPP
advised him they were able to verify and confirm boots on ground
Foreign Service time at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, from 25 Nov 2000 to 1 Mar 2001, for three months and
five days. Since specific locations are not annotated on a
member's DD Form 214, the applicant was advised to use their
memorandum as proof of "boots on ground" for the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that the SWASM is
awarded to members of the United States armed forces who served
in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM in one or
more of the following areas from 2 Aug 1990 through 30 Nov 1995:
the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that
portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 100 N. latitude
and west 680 E. longitude, as well as the total areas of Iraq,
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab
Emirates. The applicant served in Saudi Arabia from 25 Nov
2000 to 1 Mar 2001, rendering him ineligible for award of the
SWASM.
DPSID was able to verify his entitlement to the AFEM. Upon the
final Board decision, administrative correction of his official
military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In his initial submission he inadvertently requested entitlement
to the SWASM. However, he now seeks entitlement to the AFEM w/
1OLC. In further support of his request the applicant provides
copies of certificates he received during his deployments in
support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.
His complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
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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. After a
thorough review of the available evidence and the applicants
complete submission, we are not persuaded that his records
should be corrected to show he was awarded the AFEM w/1OLC. We
note that the Air Force office of primary responsibility will
administratively correct his records to reflect the basic award
of the AFEM. While the applicant requests an additional AFEM,
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program,
prohibits awarding an additional AFEM for the same operation.
Therefore, aside from the administrative correction to his
record, 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 27 Jan 2014, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2013-01804:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 10 Jul 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 2013.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Aug 2013, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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