RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01792
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be amended to reflect the following awards:
1. Global War on Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E).
2. Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) (Administratively resolved).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was deployed to Iraq from August 2008 to December 2008,
rendering him eligible for the medals listed above.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Feb 06, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air
Force.
On or about 21 Aug 08, based on travel orders provided by the
applicant, he was ordered to proceed from his home station, to
Iraq, and return to his home station, for a period of over 90
days.
On 28 Apr 11, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge
and was credited with 5 years, 2 months, and 28 days of active
service, which included 1 year, 6 months, and 18 days of foreign
service.
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 of the applicants request for the
GWOT-E, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an
injustice. Initial award of the GWOT-E was limited to personnel
deployed abroad to specific geographic areas of eligibility in
support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) or Operation
IRAQI FREEDOM. However, the creation of the Afghanistan
Campaign Medal (ACM) and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) changed
the eligibility requirements for some personnel. Personnel who
qualify for a campaign medal (ACM or ICM) and the GWOT-E during
the same deployment period of service shall be awarded either
the campaign medal or the GWOT-E, but not both. After a review
of the applicants personnel records and Defense Finance and
Accounting Service records, the applicants deployment in
question meets eligibility criteria for the ICM with one Bronze
Service Star (ICM w/1BSS); therefore, to grant relief to award
the GWOT-E would be contrary to the eligibility criteria
established by DoDM 1348.33, the Secretary of the Air Force,
Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.
Additionally, based on the documentation contained in the
applicants record, he meets the eligibility criteria for the
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
(AFESR w/GB) and it was not reflected in his records. Upon
final board decision, the applicant's official military
personnel record will be administratively corrected to reflect
the ICM w/1BSS and the AFESR w/GB.
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 4 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting
correction of the applicants records to reflect his entitlement
to the GWOT-E. 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 AFPC/DPSID and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. However, we note
AFPC/DPSIDR has determined the applicants eligibility for the
ICM in lieu of the GWOT-E. Additionally, the applicant has met
the eligibility criteria for the Air Force Expeditionary Service
Ribbon with Gold Border (AFESR w/GB) and his records will be
administratively corrected. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting
relief beyond that rendered administratively.
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-2014-01792 in Executive Session on 28 Jan 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01792 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Oct 14.
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