RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01410
INDEX CODE:  107.00
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	XXX-XX-XXXX					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

It appears that the applicant is contending that he participated in hostilities that took place in Lebanon from 1 June 1983 to 1 December 1987 and, therefore, that he is entitled to the Expeditionary Medal or any decoration for the “1985 or 1986” air attack on Libya.

The applicant has provided no supporting evidence.  His complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 27 April 1984, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 19 for a period of four years in the rank of airman basic (E-1).  The applicant was progressively promoted to the rank of senior airman (E-4) effective and with a date of rank of 27 April 1987.  

The applicant was honorably discharged on 26 March 1988 under the Early Separation Program (Strength Reduction).  He was credited with 3 years and 11 months of active duty service, of which 2 years, 1 month and 21 days was foreign service.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, identified his decorations as the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Achievement Medal, and Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends disapproval.  DPPPR states that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded for deployment to Lebanon during 1 July 1958 - 1 November 1958, and 1 June 1983 - 1 December 1987.  It was awarded for participation in Eldorado Canyon (attacks against forces in Libya) for 12-17 April 1986.  DPPPR states that the applicant’s record indicate he served in RAF Alconbury, UK, during the period 1984-1986; however, there is no indication in the applicant’s records to substantiate his deployment to Libya or Lebanon.  On 28 May 2003, they requested supporting documentation from the applicant to substantiate his claim.  He did not respond.  Since the applicant did not provide any documentation to substantiate his claim, DPPPR recommends denying the applicant’s request for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  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 25 July 2003 for review and response (Exhibit D).  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 available records, we found no evidence that the individual is eligible for the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  The applicant did not provide any documentary evidence to substantiate his claim.  There is no indication in his records that he was deployed to Libya or Lebanon, or that he was recommended for, or awarded, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  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 in Executive Session on 11 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair
Member
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The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01410 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 2003.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Jul 2003.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jul 2003.

						
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