RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01551
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect the award of the Kosovo Campaign
Medal (KCM) and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
(SAEMR) with one Bronze Service Star.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served overseas in direct support of Operation NOBLE ANVIL at
Moron Air Base, Spain from 21 Feb 99 to 17 Apr 99 and should
have been awarded the KCM.
He should have been awarded a SAEMR with Bronze Service Star.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a Letter of
Appreciation and Certificate of Recognition for support provided
to Operation NOBLE ANVIL.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 4 Aug
94.
On 25 Jun 01, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 6 years, 10 months, and 22 days
of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects the award of the following
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Air Force Achievement Medal with two devices
- National Defense Service Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- Air Force Longevity Service Award
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four devices
- Air Force Training Ribbon
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. There is no official documentation in
the applicants official military record to verify he was in the
area of eligibility for the award of the KCM. While he did
support Operation NOBLE ANVIL while serving in Spain, Spain is
not considered in the area of eligibility. They were also
unable to verify the applicant qualified as an expert in
small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issued
handgun.
Based on their review of the applicants official military
record, they were able to determine that the below Air Force
Medal and/or Ribbon should have been awarded:
- Korean Defense Service Medal
Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the
applicants official military 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 29 Sep 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-2014-01551 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01551 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 14.
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