RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02058
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

XXX Aerial Port Squadron supported the XXst Air Force Headquarters in both conflicts.  He was assigned to the XXX APS at that time.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of a citation to accompany  the award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster).

Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty during the period 10 August 1983 to 15 May 1986, with assignment to Turkey during the period 30 December 1981 to 25 December 1982.

On 29 July 2003, DPPPR gave the criteria for the AFEM to the applicant and asked him to provide a copy of the TDY order(s) and Travel Voucher(s) to show that he was in Lebanon (1 June 1983 to 1 December 1987) or Grenada (23 October 1983 to 21 November 1983) or withdraw his application, but he did not respond.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that there is no indication in the applicant’s records that he was deployed to either Lebanon or Grenada, and he did not provide any documents to substantiate his claim.  Therefore, they are unable to verify his eligibility for award of the AFEM.  They recommend denial of applicant’s request.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 3 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 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.  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 19 November 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 6 Jun 03, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 24 Sep 03, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.