RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02509
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  10 FEB 09

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal first Oak Leaf Cluster (1 OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal (3 OLC) with Valor, the Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM), the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E) and the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border (AFESR w/GB).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He received these awards after he retired.  The campaign medals and ribbons were announced after his retirement.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted copies of his award certificates, special orders, e-mail communiqué, AF IMT 3994, Recommendation for Decoration Deployment/Contingency Operations and his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty from 19 Aug 82 through 31 May 05.  He served in Saudi Arabia from 22 Jan 03 through 19 May 03.  The applicant retired on 1 Jun 05.  He served on active duty for 22 years, 9 months and 15 days.

On 31 Aug 07, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant that his eligibility for the MSM (1 OLC), AFCM w/V (3 OLC), GWOT-E, AFESR w/GB, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal had been 
verified and his records will be updated to reflect the awards.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denying the applicant’s request for award of the ACM and KCM.  The KCM is awarded to service members participating or in direct support of Kosovo operations within established areas of eligibility (AOE).  Service members are authorized the KCM in direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days in the AOE.  No official documentation was located to verify the applicant’s eligibility for the KCM.

Service members are eligible for the ACM if they were assigned or attached to a unit participating in Operation Enduring Freedom for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days in Afghanistan.  No official documentation was located to verify the applicant’s participation in Afghanistan.

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR 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 14 Sep 07, 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 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 office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in view of the foregoing, we find no compelling basis upon which to recommend the requested relief other than that which has been administratively accomplished.  

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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-2007-02509 in Executive Session on 8 Nov 07, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 31 Jul 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 31 Aug 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Sep 07.