RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01035
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  5 OCTOBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to Campaign awards or decorations.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His service in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM from 2 August 1990 to 31 October 1994 makes him eligible for campaign awards or decorations.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a statement and a copy of his DD Form 214.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 13 March 1975 as an airman (Amn) for a period of four years.

The applicant was honorably retired on 1 November 1994 in the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt).  He served 20 years, 4 months and 2 days of active service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 dated 31 October 1994, reflects the applicant served from 2 August 1990 to 31 October 1994 in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM.

On 30 April 2007, a DD Form 215 was issued adding the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) to the applicant’s DD Form 214.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief be denied.  DPPPR states servicemembers during DESERT SHEILD had to be engaged in direct support for 30 consecutive days in the area of eligibility (or for the full period when an operation is of less than 30 days duration) or for 60 nonconsecutive days, provided the support involved entering the area of eligibility.  DPPPR further states to verify the applicant’s entitlement to campaign awards or decorations; he must provide source documents such as, travel vouchers, decoration, and temporary duty (TDY) orders.

The AFPC/DPPPR complete 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 11 May 2007, 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 an error or an 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.  As stated the applicant’s eligibility for the Korean Defense Service Medal was verified and his records have been corrected administratively.  However, there was no evidence located in the applicant’s military records to indicate he was physically present in the area of responsibility for entitlement for any campaign awards.  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 this application in Executive Session on 8 August 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

				XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
				XXXXXXXXXX, Member
				XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01035 was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, 27 Mar 06, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 19 Apr 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 May 07.

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					Panel Chair