RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03527
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Non-
Article 5 Medal (NATO Medal), Joint Service and any others for
his support of Operation ODYSSEY DAWN/UNIFIED PROTECTOR.
2. Replacement set of all earned awards and medals.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Awards were issued to his team after his discharge from active
service.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
16 Oct 07.
On 26 Sep 12, the applicant was furnished an honorable
discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 11 months, and 14 days
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 indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The Secretary of Defense, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of State, may approve the
acceptance and wear of NATO medals authorized by the Secretary
General of NATO and offered to the United States Representative
to NATO to recognize United States Service members who meet the
eligibility criteria specified by the NATO. To be eligible for
award of the NATO Non-Article 5 Medal operations and activities
in relegation to Libya (Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR) members
must have participated in the area of eligibility for 30
continuous or 30 accumulated days during the award inclusive
period from 23 Mar 11 to 31 Oct 11.
All joint units and activities are eligible for award of the
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) in recognition of
exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of
outstanding service. However, a unit or activitys outstanding
accomplishment of its normally assigned and expected mission is
not in and of itself sufficient justification of award approval.
Instead, qualifying achievements must be superior to that which
is expected under one of the following conditions and should be
operational in nature: during action in combat with an armed
enemy of the United States; in a declared national emergency
situation under extraordinary circumstances that involve
national interests. Only those members of the Armed Forces of
the United States who were present at the time and directly
participated in the service or achievement for 30 days or more
or for the period cited if less than 30 days, shall be
authorized to wear the JMUA ribbon.
After a thorough review of the applicants record, no
documentation could be found to verify award of the Non-Article
5 NATO Medal for operations and activities in relegation to
Libya or the JMUA. The applicant was not in the area of
eligibility, in support of Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, for the
required 30 days (continuous or accumulated) for award of the
Non-Article 5 NATO Medal for Libya. Also, it could not be
verified that the applicant served with a unit that received
award of the JMUA while he was assigned or attached. To grant
relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM
1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the
War Department.
On 24 Nov 14, AFPC/DPSID directed the applicants DD Form 214,
be corrected to add the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM).
Upon final board decision the record will be administratively
corrected. A one-time replacement set will be provided for the
following awards: The Meritorious Unit Award (MUA), Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award AFOUA, Air Force Good Conduct Medal
(AFGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S), Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E), Air and Space Campaign Medal
(ASCM), Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST), Air
Force Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour (AFOR-LT), Air Force
Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border (AFESR w/GB), and
the Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR). Unfortunately, the Air
Force Longevity Service Award is currently out of stock. As
soon as the Air Force obtains the ribbon, it will be forwarded
to the applicant.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAID 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 11 Feb 15, 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. 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-2014-03527 in Executive Session on 18 Jun 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03527 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Nov 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 15.
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