RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01125
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect Foreign Service in Saudi Arabia
during Operation DESERT STORM.
His Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons be corrected to reflect the
award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and/or any
other Medals authorized by his Foreign Service.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Saudi Arabia between 8 Feb 90 and 23 Feb 91; which
is not reflected on his DD Form 214. This omission is impacting
his ability to secure benefits through the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his
DD Form 214, a STOP LOSS letter, dated 24 Sep 90, Letter of
Appreciation, dated 25 Jan 91, Special Order TA-0798, dated 18
Mar 91, and photos of his deployment to Saudi Arabia
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 20 Nov
86.
On 3 Aug 91, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge,
and was credited with 4 years, 8 months, and 14 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects no Foreign Service. The
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons are listed:
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
- Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
The applicants DD Form 214 also reflects his service was
extended at the request and for the convenience of the
government. He served 20 Aug 90 to 23 Feb 91 in support of
Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibit C
and D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. A review of the applicants master
personnel record and documentation submitted failed to provide
any documentation that substantiates Foreign Service time in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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.
The SWASM, authorized by Executive Order 12754, 12 Mar 91, is
awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who served
in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM, between
the period of 2 Aug 90 and 30 Nov 95, in one or more of the
following areas: Persian Gulf, Red Seas, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of
Aden, that portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10
degrees north latitude and west of 68 degrees east longitude,
and the land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain,
Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, or individuals serving in
Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Syria and Jordan (including territorial
airspace and water) directly supporting combat operations
between 17 Jan 91 and 30 Nov 95. To be eligible a service
member must: be permanently assigned, attached, or detailed for
one or more days with an organization participating in ground
and/or short (military) operations; be permanently assigned,
attached, or detailed for one or more days aboard a naval vessel
directly supporting military operations; have actually
participated as a crew member in one or more aerial flights
directly supporting military operations in the areas designated;
have served on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-
consecutive days. Those time limitations may be waived for
people participating in actual combat operations.
After a thorough review of the applicants military personnel
record, they were unable to verify award of the SWASM or any
additional awards issued for direct support of Operation DESERT
STORM.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force advisories, the applicant contends
the copies of Special Order TA-0793, dated 18 Mar 91, photos of
his deployment, Propaganda Cards, and the Saudi Arabian currency
are proof of his deployment to Saudi Arabia.
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, to include his
rebuttal comments, 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-2014-01125 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 14.
Exhibit F. Applicants Letter, dated 24 Oct 14.
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