RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00385
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
	APPLICANT	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH and the Southwest Asia Service Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These awards were omitted on his DD Form 214.  He would like to have this corrected for future reference.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s records  reflect he served  on active duty from 22 October 1990 through 19 December 1997.

His DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Expert Marksmanship with one Bronze Service Star; Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (UPHOLD DEMOCRACY).  Additionally the DD Form 214 does not reflect any Foreign Service.

The applicant’s Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) for the period closing 28 July 1996 indicates the applicant was chosen to participate in Static displays at Wright Patterson AFB and Saudia Arabia.  The EPR also indicated he maintained the highest standards  of professionalism  while  deployed.  The EPR closing 4 May 1997 indicates he diagnosed, troubleshot, and repaired critical electronic intelligence systems while deployed overseas.  Also, the indorser commented that the applicant helped a flight crew with aircraft servicing while deployed to a base without RC-135 support.  There are no further references regarding the duration of the aforementioned TDYs.

The applicant was released from active duty on 19 December 1997 with a honorable discharge for miscellaneous/general reasons.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPAPP2 states there are no documents in the applicant's records to specify his stop and start dates to the Area of Responsibility (AOR).  AFPC/DPAPP2 on 20 February 2003 requested the applicant check his personal records and submit any documentation to verify any TDY to the AOR.  The applicant did not provide the requested information.  They recommend denying the requested relief.

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

HQ AFPC/DPPPR states the applicant did not respond to the request to provide documentation to show he was TDY to the Persian Gulf for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days in direct support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.  The copy of the certificate provided by the applicant was locally produced and is not valid.  Without a copy of TDY orders or Travel Vouchers, the applicant’s eligibility for either award cannot be verified.  They recommend the applicant’s request be denied.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 30 May 2003, for review and response.  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 opinions and the recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.  The applicant's records do not reflect that he was TDY to Southwest Asia for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days.  The applicant was requested to provide any documentation to support his claim; however, as of this date, he has not provided any documentation to verify he was assigned or TDY in Southwest Asia and therefore his eligibility for either award cannot be verified.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-00385 in Executive Session on 8 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

			Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Jan 03, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 16 Apr 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 19 May 03
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 03.

						
						Chair