RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01989
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Overseas Long Tour Ribbon.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served 2 years, 7 months and 6 days overseas. According to
regulations, this award is given retroactively.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 25 Jun 1962, the applicant entered active duty and was
honorably discharged on 24 Jun 1966. He served 4 years on
active duty.
The Air Force Long Tour Ribbon was authorized by the Chief of
Staff, U.S. Air Force, 12 Oct 1980. Before 6 Jan 1986, the
ribbon was awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members
credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep
1980. Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving as of 6
Jan 1986 or later are entitled to reflect all Air Force overseas
tours credited during their career. A service member may wear
both ribbons, if appropriate. The short tour ribbon takes
precedence over the long-tour ribbon when both are worn.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant served overseas
before the award was authorized rendering him ineligible for the
award. Furthermore, the applicant was not on active duty as of
6 Jan 1986; therefore, he does not qualify for retroactive
award. Upon final conclusion of the Board, DPSID will
administratively correct the applicants records to show award
of the Air Force Longevity Service Award.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 5 July 2013 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit C).
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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 (OPR) and
adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend favorable consideration
of 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-01989 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Apr 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 2013.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Jul 2013.
Panel Chair
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