RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01325
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The overseas medal be placed on his DD Form 214.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 30 Aug 68, the applicant was relieved from active duty in the grade of airman basic (E-1), under the provisions of AFR 39-10, and transferred to the Air Force Reserve and assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section.  He had completed a total of 4 years of active service, of which 2 years, 1 month and 4 days were foreign and/or SEA service.  On 30 Aug 70, the applicant was relieved from his assignment in the Air Force Reserve and honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve in the grade of E-1.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied.  DPPPR stated that the applicant had an overseas tour in Okinawa beginning 8 Jan 65, transferring to Vietnam on 3 Dec 66, until 21 Dec 67.  On 21 May 02, DPPPR informed the applicant that the Air Force Overseas (Long/Short) Tour Ribbon was not established until 12 Oct 80.  The applicant separated on 30 Aug 68.  Since the applicant was not on active duty at the time the Air Force Overseas (Long/Short) Tour Ribbon was established, he is not eligible for this award.  The HQ AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, 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 applicant on 19 July 2002 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In view of the above and absent evidence to the contrary, 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 in Executive Session on 27 August 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number 02-01325.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 02, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 10 Jul 02, w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jul 02.