RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01409
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect the award of the following Air Force Medals
and/or Ribbons:
a. Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short Tour (AFOR-S)
b. Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long Tour (AFOR-L)
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served six months temporary duty and one year permanently
stationed in Thailand which makes him eligible for both the
AFOR-S and AFOR-L.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his
DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 23 Sep
71.
On 22 Sep 75, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 4 years of active service of
which 1 year and 6 months were credited as Foreign Service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects award of the following Air
Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Longevity Service Award
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The AFOR was authorized by the Chief
of Staff, United States Air Force, on 12 Oct 80. The ribbon was
authorized to be awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve
members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after
1 Sep 80. Only individuals serving on active duty as of 6 Jan
86 are eligible to have the AFOR applied retroactively for
completion of an overseas tour.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record, they were unable to verify award of the AFOR-S
or AFOR-L. The applicants dates of service are several years
before the authorization date for the award of the AFOR,
rendering the applicant ineligible for award of these ribbons.
They were able to determine that the below Air Force Medal
and/or Ribbon should have been awarded during the applicants
service and are not reflected in his record:
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the
applicants official military personnel record will be completed
by AFPC/DPSOR.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 1 Oct 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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 opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not
warranted. 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-2014-01409 in Executive Session on 10 Mar 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01409 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 14.
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