RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-00919
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  30 September 2007

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST), Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) and any other awards and decorations.

The applicant’s entitlement to the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) have been verified and will be administratively awarded; hence, no Board correction is required.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The awards were never issued to him, nor were they annotated on the DD Form 214 or other service records.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his overseas assignment orders and a personal statement.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 27 Nov 62 for a period of four years.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-4), with an effective date and date of rank of 1 Feb 66.  The applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve (Obligated Reserve Section) on 21 Feb 67.  He had completed a total of 4 years, 2 months and 25 days on active duty.  On 26 Nov 68, he was relieved from his Reserve assignment and honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends disapproval of the applicant’s request for the AFEM, AFOR-ST and SAEMR.

DPPPR states that the AFEM is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who, after 1 July 1958, have participated in a United States military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces.  The applicant served in Taiwan, from 1965-1966, and Taiwan is not recognized as receiving the AFEM during this time period, which makes the applicant ineligible for the award of the AFEM.

DPPPR states that the AFOR-ST is awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 September 1980.  The applicant served overseas in 1965, which makes him ineligible for the AFOR-ST.

DPPPR states that the SAEMR is awarded to all United States Air Force service members who, after 1 January 1963, qualify as “expert” in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.  They were unable to locate an AF Form 522 in the applicant’s official record to verify his entitlement to SAEMR for shooting expert.

DPPPR was unable to verify the applicant’s entitlement to any other awards and decorations.

A complete copy of the 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 28 Apr 06 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

Applicant's complete response is attached at Exhibit E.

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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.  Should he provide a copy of AF Form 522 to verify his entitlement to SAEMR for shooting expert, the Board would be willing to review his appeal for reconsideration.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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-2006-00919 in Executive Session on 7 June 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Mar 06, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 24 Apr 06.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 06.