RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-00252
								INDEX CODE:  107.00

								COUNSEL:  NONE

								HEARING DESIRED: NO 

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2007 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), United Nations Service Medal (UNSM), and the Cold War Certificate (CWC). 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The AFLSA, UNSM, and CWC were not listed on his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States.

In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214, his WD AGO Form 24A, Service Record, a copy of a DD Form 215, a letter from Senator XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX assisting in the forwarding of his application to the AFBCMR, and his Privacy Act Waiver/Authorized Release of Information.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 24 Nov 50 to 28 May 53.  His DD Form 214 reflects he served one year, five months, and five days of Foreign Service.  It reflects no decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, or campaign ribbons were awarded or authorized during this period of service.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that after a complete review of the applicant’s official military record they have verified the applicant served three tours in the United Kingdom.  They were unable to verify the applicant served in Korea.  They indicated that information for applying for the CWC had been sent to the applicant according to past letters in the applicant’s official military record.

The Department of the Air Force General Order 60, dated 25 Nov 57 authorized the AFLSA ribbon.  It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

The UNSM is awarded to officers and enlisted men of the armed forces of the United States who participated in the action in Korea between 27 Jun 50 and 27 Jul 54.  They were unable to verify the applicant served in Korea during the inclusive time period the UNSM was awarded.

A letter to the applicant dated 12 Jun 02, explaining the procedures for applying for the CWC was located in the applicant’s official military record, as a courtesy they have provided the contact information again:  Cold War Recognition, ATTN: TAPC-CWRS-3N45, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22332-0473 or website http://coldwar.army.mil

They recommended the applicant contact the US Army for issuance of the CWC.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 3 Mar 06, 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 (Exhibit D).

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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 office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our 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 Docket Number BC‑2006-00252 in Executive Session on 20 April 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 06, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 23 Feb 06.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 06.