RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03571
		INDEX CODE:110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the active duty he performed in the Persian Gulf and some awards and ribbons in particular his overseas short tour ribbon and another ribbon for his TDY during DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was sent to San Antonio, TX for Basic Military Training and then on to Shaw AFB, SC for technical training.  He was stationed at Hahn Air Base Germany, and Aldafra Military Center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.  He later returned to Shaw AFB, SC and was honorably discharged on 5 August 1992.  He was advised by the hospital that he needed these corrections as soon as possible.

In support of his application he submits a personal statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, a copy of a Hahn AFB medallion and a copy of AFPC/DPPPRA letter requesting additional information for determination of eligibility for and entitlement to awards.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman basic (E-1) on 11 April 1990.  Records reflect he was voluntarily separated from active duty on 5 August 1992 for “miscellaneous reasons” and transferred to the Air Force Reserve for completion of his military service obligation.  He served 2 years, 3 months and 25 days of active duty. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied.  DPPPR states that the applicant was not stationed overseas long enough to be eligible for the Air Force Overseas Ribbon.  In addition, states DPPPR, the applicant’s records do not indicate nor has he provided any documentation to show that he was deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.

The DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 April 2002 for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

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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 error or injustice.  We took  notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.  

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application AFBCMR Docket Number 01-03571 in Executive Session on 26 June 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Nov 01 w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 26 Mar 02 w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 02.