RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00039
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His military service records and DD Form 214 be amended to include all service ribbons and decorations he earned for service in Desert Shield from 09/04/90 to 04/___/1991.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was retired on 31 May 1991 and his final DD Form 214 did not reflect any awards for his support of Desert Shield.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period 22 February 1978 to 31 May 1991 and an undated letter from the commander of HQ Military Airlift Command (MAC) at Scott AFB, IL, concerning his support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 9 December 1970.  He continued to enlist and serve until 31 May 1991, when he was honorably released from active duty and retired in the grade of master sergeant, effective 1 June 1991.  He was credited with 20 years, 5 months and 22 days of active duty service.  During his last period of service (22 February 1978 through 31 May 1991), he was credited with five years, one month and two days of foreign service.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant states that he served in Desert Shield, but did not state that he was deployed to the Persian Gulf.  He did receive the National Defense Service Medal for serving on active duty during Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.  He has not provided any documentation to substantiate his claim for additional awards.

On 23 January 2003, DPPPR informed the applicant that there was nothing in his records to indicate he had been deployed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM.  He was asked to provide a copy of the TDY order that deployed him and a copy of the Travel Voucher that showed the location and inclusive dates of his deployment overseas.  He did not respond.  Therefore, they recommend disapproval of applicant’s request.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 18 April 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 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 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.  The applicant was asked to furnish documents he might have to verify his TDY that deployed him and a copy of the travel voucher that showed the location and inclusive dates of his deployment overseas; however, he did not reply to the request.  We again state that if documentation is provided verifying his TDY, we would be willing to reconsider his request.  In the absence of such evidence, 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, BC-2003-00039, in Executive Session on 14 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 2 Jan 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Apr 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 18 Apr 03.