RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00659
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was TDY to Kunsan, Korea in December 1959 for 45 days.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While stationed in Fuchu, Japan he was sent TDY to Kunsan in December 1959 for approximately 45 days.  He should be eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal.  

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement.  His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Air Force Reserve on 15 Apr 54.  He enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 Sep 54 and served various assignments on active duty and in the Air Force Reserves.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of technical sergeant, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Aug 70.  He voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 13 Jul 75.  He served 20 years and 17 days on active duty.  Applicant was stationed in Japan from 25 Apr 59 through 25 Apr 61.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP2 recommends denial.  DPAPP2 states the applicant did not furnish any documentation that supports his claim.  A review of his master personnel records reveals no documents that show he was TDY to Korea.  The DPAPP2 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 19 Mar 04 for review and comment within 30 days.  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.  We find no evidence of error in this case and after a thorough review of the documentation that has been submitted in support of his appeal, we do not believe that he has suffered an injustice.  Other than his own assertions, we find no evidence, which would lead us to believe that he served in, or was TDY to the Republic of South Korea during the period in question.  In the absence of the required documents, which would show that he met the qualifications for award of the Korean Service Medal, favorable consideration of his request is not warranted.  Accordingly, in the absence of documentary 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00659 in Executive Session on 6 May 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 04, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 15 Mar 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Mar 04.