RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03047
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The medal was authorized two months after he separated from
active duty. He was on the first rotation to the combat zone
after the 9/11 attacks.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
21 Jan 99.
On 20 Jan 03, the applicant was furnished an honorable
discharge, and was credited with four years of active 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 GWOT-E, indicating there is
no evidence of an error or an injustice. While the applicant
was deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, he was
not deployed to an qualifying location for the GWOT-E. The
GWOT-E is awarded to recognize the significant contributions
that members of the Armed Forces bring to bear in combating
terrorism in all forms throughout the world for current and
future operations and is limited to personnel deployed abroad to
specific geographic areas of eligibility in support of Operation
ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) or Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. A
qualifying deployment must have taken place after 11 Sep 11,
been at least 30 consecutive, or 60 non-consecutive, days in
duration. However, a thorough review of the applicants record
revealed no documentation giving a specific location or dates of
deployment to verify he was in the area of eligibility for 30
consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days. The Defense Finance and
Accounting Service verified the applicant received Hostile
Fire/imminent Danger pay for Mauritius, from 13 Oct 01 to 21 Jan
02. While this deployment seems to have been in support of
Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and was for more than 30 days,
Mauritius is not included in the list of qualifying duty
locations within the area of responsibility. To grant relief
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. Notwithstanding the above, the
applicants eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal (GWOT-S) and Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with
Gold Border (AFESR w/GB) were verified and his records will be
corrected administratively.
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 17 Nov 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 warranting
correction of the applicants records to reflect his entitlement
to the GWOT-E. 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 the applicant has not been the victim
of an error of injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has
determined the applicants eligibility for the GWOT-S and the
AFESR w/GB, and will correct his records administratively.
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-2014-03047 in Executive Session on 22 Apr 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.
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