RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01326
		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 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) on his DD Form 214.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He participated in Operation NORTHERN WATCH during the 1998-1999 time frame and received the AFEM.

The applicant did not submit any documents in support of his request.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 4 June 1997 for a period of four years.  He was subsequently promoted to senior airman (E-4), with an effective date and date of rank (DOR) of 3 March 2001.  He was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon and the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon.

The applicant’s overseas duty history reveals that he had a two-year tour (21 October 1997 - 1 October 1999) to Japan.

The applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve on 3 June 2001 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (completion of required active service).  He had completed a total of four years and was serving in the grade of E-4 at the time of separation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied.  DPPPR informed the applicant on 23 May 2003 that there was no indication in his records that he was deployed to the Persian Gulf in direct support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH.  He was asked to provide copies of his TDY order and Travel Voucher to show his deployment to the Persian Gulf; however, he did not respond.

DPPPR states that the applicant never stated the dates or location of his participation in Operation NORTHERN WATCH.  Without copies of official documentation, DPPPR is unable to verify his eligibility for the AFEM.  The HQ AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, 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 applicant on 11 July 2003 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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.  Other than his own assertions, the applicant has not provided any official documentation to substantiate his participation in Operation NORTHERN WATCH.  We note that the applicant was asked to provide additional information that would indicate his deployment to the Persian Gulf, but he has failed to do so.  Absent sufficient documentation to support his eligibility for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, we find no 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 in Executive Session on 28 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01326.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Nov 02.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 3 Jul 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jul 03.