RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00486
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Discharge or Active Duty) be changed to indicate active duty service was in direct support of Operations Enduring Freedom/Noble Eagle.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was in direct support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle and would like his DD Form 214 to reflect the change.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the time period in question, the applicant was in the Air Force Reserves and entered active duty on 23 May 2002 in the grade of master sergeant effective and with a date of rank of 1 May 2002.

Special Order A-146, dated 31 May 2002 ordered the applicant to active duty to serve partial mobilization for a tour length from 31 May 2002 to 27 September 2002.

Special Order TE-0056, dated 31 May 2002, indicates the purpose of the applicant’s mission was to participate in Operation Southern Watch, effective 31 May 2002.

On 27 September 2002, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of master sergeant, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Release Due to Demobilization).  He served 3 months and 27 days this enlistment.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates he served in support of Operation Southern Watch.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/DPM recommended denial.  They indicated the contingency order on the applicant indicates the purpose of his active duty was to participate in Operation Southern Watch.  The DD Form 214 for the period of 31 May 2002 through 27 September 2002 correctly indicates the applicant’s active duty service was in support of Operation Southern Watch.

If the Board decides to grant the relief sought, their office should be directed to issue a DD Form 214 which indicates the applicant performed active duty service in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Noble Eagle.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 30 April 2004, 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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Special Order A-146, dated 31 May 2002 ordered the applicant to active duty to serve partial mobilization for a tour length from 31 May 2002 to 27 September 2002.  Special Order TE-0056, dated 31 May 2002, indicates the purpose of the applicant’s mission was to participate in Operation Southern Watch, effective 31 May 2002.  There are no documents in the applicant’s military personnel records which indicate he was in direct support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00486 in Executive Session on 2 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 February 2004, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFRC/DPM, dated 1 April 2004.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 April 2004.

				Panel Chair