RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01598
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Enlisted Aircrew Badge.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His current Military Personnel Flight (MPF) record does not reflect these medals, ribbons and badge.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits four certificates, a copy of the citation to accompany the award of the Aerial Achievement Medal and 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 17 December 1992 for a period of four years.  On 16 December 1996, he was honorably released from active duty.  He served four years.  On 17 December 1996, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve.  On 6 July 2000, he was honorably discharged.  On 1 October 2001, applicant reenlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of four years.  On 19 December 2001, he was honorably discharged from active duty.  He served two months and 19 days.  On 20 December 2001 applicant was tendered and accepted an appointment in the United States Air Force Reserve in the grade of second lieutenant.

On 1 July 2003, he was informed that the Aerial Achievement Medal and Air Force Good Conduct Medal were already reflected on his 16 December 1996 DD Form 214.  He was also informed that the locally-produced Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal certificate was not a valid form.  In order to verify his eligibility for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, he was asked to provide a copy of his TDY order and Travel Voucher.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSFM recommends that the applicant’s DD Form 214 be updated to reflect the award of the Enlisted Aircrew Badge.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant did not provide any official documentation to substantiate his claim for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  Without the necessary documents, they are unable to verify his eligibility for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, or Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star.

If the applicant was deployed in support of Operation PROVIDE COMFORT, as stated in the citation, he could be eligible for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal.  Without a copy of his TDY order and Travel Voucher, they are unable to verify that he meets the criteria for this award.  If the applicant was deployed in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH in 1996, as stated in the locally-produced certificate, he could be eligible for award of the Armed Force Expeditionary Medal.  Again, without a copy of his TDY order and Travel Voucher, they are unable to verify that he meets the criteria for this award.

Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of their evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 7 November 2003, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 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 this application in Executive Session on 17 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 26 Apr 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSFM, dated 23 Jun 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, w/atchs.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.

					Panel Chair