RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01065
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  6 OCTOBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served at Royal Air Force (RAF) Upper Heyford during Operation El Dorado Canyon.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of 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 30 May 1979, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.

The applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 7 October 1987 in the grade of Senior Airman (SrA).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPRA recommends the requested relief be denied.  DPPPRA states for a servicemember to be awarded the AFEM, the servicemember must provide a temporary duty (TDY) special order and travel voucher to prove participation in an operation awarded the AFEM.

DPPPRA further state there is no indication in the applicant’s records showing support of an approved Operation.  The applicant has not provided any documentation to substantiate his request for award of the AFEM.

The AFPC/DPPPRA 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 on 27 April 2007, for review and response within 30 days.  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 recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  There is no documentation in the applicant’s military records reflecting he participated in an approved operation for award of the AFEM and he has not provided any evidence in support of his request to establish his entitlement to the AFEM.  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-2007-01065 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 was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 31 Mar 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 16 Apr 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Apr 07.

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					Panel Chair