RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00869
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), the Air Force Training Ribbon, the NCO PME Graduate Ribbon, the Air Force Overseas (Long/Short) Tour Ribbon, the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Bronze Star (BS) Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant makes no contentions.  In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with his previous requests for award of the aforementioned ribbons, and documentation associated with his Congressional inquiry.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 Dec 70.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant, having assumed that grade effective and with a date or rank of 1 Nov 72.  He served an overseas tour in Hawaii during the period 20 Jul 71 through 10 Jun 73.  He was released from active duty on 23 Aug 74.  He served 3 years, 8 months, and 23 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  DPPPR states that applicant's records have been reviewed several times as a result of letters from Senators, Congressmen, and the Secretary of the Air Force.  He has been told several times that he is ineligible for any additional awards without documentation to substantiate his claims.  He was advised that he is not authorized wear of the AFEM and the Air Force Training Ribbon and the Air Force Overseas (Long/Short) Tour Ribbons since they were established on 12 Oct 80, after his date of separation.  He still has not provided any documentation to support award of the AFAM, AFCM, or BS.  He has 

not provided documentation to show that he completed PME.  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 10 Oct 03 for review and comment 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.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, it appears that since the AFEM, Air Force Training Ribbon, and Air Force Overseas (Short/Long) Tour Ribbon were established in 1980 and the applicant separated in 1974, he is not authorized to wear those ribbons.  Evidence has not been presented which would lead us to believe that he completed the necessary training for award of the NCO PME Graduate Ribbon.  Additionally, we see no evidence that would substantiate his contention that he was recommended and approved for award of the AFAM, AFCM, or BS medals.  In view of the above findings, 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.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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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-2003-00869 in Executive Session on 13 Nov 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 26 Jun 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 03.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair