RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03101
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, issued on 31 Jul 02 be corrected as follows:
a. Item 12f - Foreign Service, include his deployment to
Turkey between Dec 00 and Mar 01. (Administratively Corrected)
b. Item 13 Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, include the award of the
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 issued 31 Jul 02 does not reflect his deployment
in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH, Incirlik AB, Turkey
between the dates of Dec 00 to Mar 01. It is also missing the
award of the JMUA which was awarded while deployed to the same
location.
In support of his request, the applicant provides multiple DD
Form 214s, a Contingency, Exercise and Deployment Order, Special
Order TE-286, dated 5 Dec 00 which directed his deployment to
Turkey, a copy of an Enlisted Performance Report which closed
out 10 May 01, highlighting his deployment to Turkey, two Form
W-2, Wage and Tax Statements, for the years 2000 and 2001 which
list Nontaxable Income totaling the amount of $19,521.54.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 17 Dec
97.
On 31 Jul 02, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge
and credited with 4 years, 7 months, and 14 days of active
service.
His DD Form 214 reflects 26 days of Foreign Service and award of
the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Air Force Training Ribbon
- Air Force Longevity Service Award with one device
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one device
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
On 19 Aug 14, AFPC/DPAPP completed a review of the applicants
official military personnel record and the documentation
provided. They were able to verify and confirm his Foreign
Service time at Incirlik AB, Turkey between the dates of 13 Dec
00 to 1 Mar 00 for a total of 2 months and 17 days. They
requested the applicants DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect
the above dates. Since specific locations are not annotated on
the DD Form 214, the applicant was informed to use the letter as
proof of Boot on Ground for Turkey.
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 D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicants official military record, they were unable to verify
the award of the JMUA. They were also unable to locate official
documentation showing what unit the applicant was assigned to
while deployed to Turkey and they therefore were unable to
verify the applicant served with a unit that received the award
of the JMUA.
Members must be permanently assigned by official orders to a
joint unit receiving the JMUA. A Joint Task Force headquarters
may also be awarded the JMUA. Members assigned and/or attached
status is determined by official orders that specify the Joint
Task Force headquarters as the duty unit. Service units or
individuals deployed in support of a Joint Task Force, but not
assigned and/or attached to the Joint Task Force by official
orders are not eligible for the award of the JMUA, even if they
are under the operational control of the Joint Task Force.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 6 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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-2014-03101 in Executive Session on 25 Jun 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03101 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Aug 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Nov 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Feb 15.
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