RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00241
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, Air Force Short Tour Overseas Ribbon and the Air Force Recognition Ribbon.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has earned these awards.

In support of his request, applicant submits a personal statement and a copy of a Certificate of Merit.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s available records reflect that he served on active duty from 15 June 1977 through 9 June 1981.  On 27 Feb 1981, he was notified by his commander of his intent to impose nonjudicial punishment for violating a regulation by removing his weapon from his holster when having no lawful need to do so.  He was ordered to forfeit $75.00 and restricted to the limits of the base for 30 days.  His enlisted performance report and supplemental evaluation sheet for the periods 22 August 1980 through 17 May 1981 had him assigned to the 51st Security Police Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea.  His enlisted performance reports from 15 June 1977 through 31 March 1980 show he was assigned to the 509th Security Police Squadron, Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire.  He separated on 9 June 1981.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommended the applicant's request be administratively closed due to insufficient documentation and information needed to process the case.  There is no documentation to verify any awards the applicant might have earned while on active duty without his DD Form 214 and the necessary documentation to substantiate his claims.

The DPPPR evaluation 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 16 June 2003 for review and comment 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 an error or injustice.  The applicant has not submitted nor does his military records have documentation to verify any awards he may have earned while on active duty.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 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, 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 an 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 no considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-00241 in Executive Session on 5 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 12 Mar 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 27 May 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 16 Jun 03.