RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01070
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show a Southwest Asia tour of service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Southwest Asia Service Medal is missing.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits two copies of his DD Form 214.  Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 31 July 1992.  On 28 August 1996, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Air National Guard in the grade of senior airman (E-4), having served 4 years and 28 days on active duty.  He received no credit for foreign or Southeast Asia service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP2 states that there are no documents in applicant’s Master Field Personnel Record that support his claim for service in Southwest Asia.  On 15 April 2003, DPAPP2 informed the applicant to make a thorough search of his personal files to see if he had any documents they can use to verify any TDY to the AOR during OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM.  He was also informed that the types of documents needed are TDY orders, travel vouchers or flight records.  He was further informed that without documents confirming a location with a start and stop date they cannot credit him with any foreign service.  The applicant did not respond.  Therefore, they recommend denial 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 3 June 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; 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-2003-01070, in Executive Session on 31 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 25 Mar 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 30 May 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jun 03.

					
					Acting Panel Chair