RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00982
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The applicant did not provide any documentation to substantiate his claim.

In support of the appeal, applicant provided a copy of his TDY in and outprocessing checklist, a copy of Special Order TE-0346, a copy of his Supplemental Evaluation Sheet, and a certificate.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 February 1999.  

His Enlisted Performance Report for the period 4 February 1999 to 4 October 2000 contains the statement that the applicant was deployed to Kuwait “in support of United Nations Security Council resolution 668.”

On 26 November 2001, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions (general) because of misconduct.  He had served two years, nine months and 22 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that they are unable to verify the applicant’s eligibility for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal without the necessary documentation.  Although he stated he was in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for three months in each location, his records do not substantiate this claim.  Furthermore, his EPR states he was deployed in support of a United Nations Security Council resolution, not in support of an operation designated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 October 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 timely filed.

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.  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 Docket Number BC-2003-00982, in Executive Session on 4 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Aug 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Oct 03.

					
					Panel Chair