RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03459
		INDEX CODE:  

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to show Gulf War Service In-Theater start and end dates.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Gulf war in-theatre start was approximately April or May 1991, and ended 1 October 1991.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his Veteran Identification Data, a copy of his DD Form 214 showing the award of Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star; a copy of DOD 1348.33-M, “Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, Summary, and C6.7 Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) C6.7.1 Eligibility Requirements.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 14 March 1988 for a period of 4 years.

There are no documents in applicant’s Master Personnel Records that shows specific dates of service in the Gulf War.  His DD Form 214 states he served in support of DESERT SHIELD/STORM from 2 August 1990 to 6 April 1991.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP2 recommends the application be denied.  There are no source documents that confirm specific Gulf War In Theater Dates.

A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 7 February 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  As indicated, the applicant was asked to review his personnel records to see if he might have any documents that had specific dates and location in the area of responsibility.  However, he did not respond.  Therefore, in the absence of 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 8 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Vice Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 29 Jan 03, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Feb 03.