RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00678
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  

				HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The SWASM he was awarded is not reflected on his DD Form 214.  He requests the SWASM be added to his DD Form 214.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 11 January 1978, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.

His DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), Air Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) with three Oak Leaf Clusters (OLC), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon; Air Force Longevity Service Award with 2 OLCs and the Air Force Training Ribbon.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he had 4 years, 2 months and 22 days of foreign service.  His DD Form 214 also reflects he served from 2 August 1990 to 15 June 1992 in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM.

The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 15 June 1992 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.  He served 14 years, 5 months and 5 days of active service.

On 26 May 2004,AFPC/DPPPR requested the applicant provide a copy of his TDY order and travel voucher to verify his eligibility for the award of the SWASM.  The applicant did not respond.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR states servicemembers are awarded the SWASM for service in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM from 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995.  The TDY order and Travel voucher are used to determine a servicemember’s eligibility for the award.  The TDY order shows which operation the servicemember was deployed and the voucher verifies the days the servicemember was in the Area of Responsibility.  HQ AFPC/DPPPR further states since the applicant did not respond to the request to provide documentation to support his request, they are unable to verify his eligibility for the SWASM.  DPPPR recommends denying the requested relief.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached 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 4 June 2004, for review and response.  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 the 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 an injustice.  The applicant did not respond to a request to provide a copy of his travel voucher or TDY orders showing he was TDY or deployed in support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00678 in Executive Session on 14 July 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 27 Feb 04, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 26 May 04.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jun 04.