RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-00846
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
				
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE:  22 SEPTEMBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and the Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Long Tour (AFOR-LT).

Examiner’s Note:  The Air Force office of primary responsibility verified the applicant’s entitlement to the AFCM and will update his records accordingly.  Therefore, only his request for the AFOR-LT remains to be considered.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFCM after his release from active duty and the AFOR-LT was implemented after his discharge from service.

In support of his application, the applicant submits

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 24 Apr 81, the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty in the grade of sergeant (E-4) for Expiration of Term of Obligated Service.  He served 3 years, 11 months and 28 days of active duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the AFOR-LT.  DPPPR states the applicant completed an overseas tour to Rhein Mein AB, Germany, from 1977 to 1979.  DPPPR notes the applicant’s overseas tour was completed before the award was authorized for wear in 1980; therefore, he is ineligible for the award.

The complete DPPPR 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 13 Apr 07 for review and comment.  As of this date, this office has received no response (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.  After a thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for the award of the AFOR-LT medal.  The applicant does not meet the award criteria as specified by the Air Force office of primary responsibility; therefore, we agree with HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s opinion and recommendation and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The personal sacrifice the applicant endured for his country is noted and the recommendation to deny the requested relief in no way diminishes the high regard we have for his service.  Nevertheless, in view of the above, we find no basis to favorably consider 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 this application in Executive Session on 5 June 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Chair
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-00846:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 29 Mar 07.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Apr 07.

	XXXXXXXXXX
	Chair