RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02633
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and issued
a DD Form 215, Correction to the DD Form 214, Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to reflect the KDSM.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served on temporary duty with the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing,
Osan, South Korea on several occasions between the years of 1961
and 1963. This service qualifies him for the award of the KDSM.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 Mar
61.
On 14 Mar 69, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 11 years, 7 months, and 22 days
of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects the following Air
Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
- 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 because they are unable to verify
the applicant served in Korea in order to be eligible for the
KDSM.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record they were unable to verify award of the KDSM.
The applicants record confirms he served on multiple overseas
temporary duty assignments to Japan, Vietnam and numerous
temporary duty assignments which just state Southeast Asia;
however, they were unable to locate any official documentation
verifying service in Korea.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force Advisory, the applicant provided
copies of documents related to his time in Korea. They consist
of multiple AF Form 315AD, Military Boarding Passes to and from
Osan, Air Base, dated 11 Jan 62, 26 Apr 62, and 20 May 62. He
also provided a copy of a Personnel Authorized to Clear Red
Cross letter dated 15 Nov 62 and a copy of Standard Form 48,
U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification Card,
issued by 6314th Transportation Squadron, Osan Air Base, on 24
Nov 61.
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 opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its 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-2014-02633 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02633 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 14.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Oct 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.
Exhibit E. Applicants Letter.
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