RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01867
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  15 DEC 07

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST), Air Force Training Ribbon (AFTR), Cold War Certificate (CWC), and any additional awards and decorations.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

There is no error involved; however, he believes he may be entitled to the requested awards.  He was TDY to Guam, Korea and England for over a month.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant entered active duty on 3 November 1955.  He served as an administrative clerk.

On 8 July 1959, applicant was honorably released from active duty in the grade of airman second class.  He served three years, seven months, and six days on active duty.

On 6 July 2007, AFPC/DPAPP advised the applicant that they were able to confirm he was assigned to England and Guam during his Air Force career; however, did not find documentation to show he was TDY to Korea.  They requested he provide documentation (i.e. travel vouchers, flight records or TDY orders) which shows a specific time and location in Korea.  He did not respond.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states it has been verified the applicant had a tour in Guam and England; however, a tour in Korea during the period the applicant was on active duty could not be verified.

The NDSM was not awarded during the applicant’s inclusive military service period (1955 – 1959).  The AFOR-ST is awarded for completion of an overseas tour after 1 September 1980.  The AFTR is awarded for completion of accession training after 14 August 1974.  CWC is issued by the Department of the Army.  It is advised that the applicant contact the Army for additional information on the CWC.  Any additional awards or decorations could not be verified.

DPSIDR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 5 October 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 injustice.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s submission and the evidence of record there is no indication in the applicant’s military personnel record that he is entitled to award of the NDSM, AFOR-ST and the AFTR.  Therefore, 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 he has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  As indicated in the Air Force evaluation, the CWC is authorized for award by the U.S. Army.  If the applicant believes he may be entitled to the CWC, it is suggested he contact the appropriate agency.  In view of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2007-01867 in Executive Session on 8 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 June 2007, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 September 2007.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 October 2007.