RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:  			DOCKET NO:  01-00397
					INDEX CODE:  107.00

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

Applicant requests that his release from active duty be changed to a medical discharge; that he be awarded the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation with one oak leaf cluster and any other medals earned while on active duty.  The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

We noted that the appropriate Air Force office (HQ AFPC/DPPPR) indicated that the applicant is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  In view of the administrative oversight, the applicant’s DD Form 214 has been administratively corrected to reflect the aforementioned awards.  Hence, no Board action on this portion of the applicant’s request is required.

The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request and provided advisory opinions to the Board recommending the application be denied (Exhibit C).  The advisory opinions were forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.  Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record.

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied.

The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision.  Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant evidence which was not reasonably available at the time the application was filed.

Members of the Board considered this application on 17 January 2002 in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and the governing statute, 10, U.S.C. 1552.

                             				
                           				Panel Chair

Exhibits:

A.  Applicant's DD Form 149, with attachments
B.  Available Master Personnel Records
C.  Advisory Opinions
D.  SAF/MRBR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinions