RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03555
INDEX CODE:  107.00
								COUNSEL: NO
								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was stationed in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand during and in support of the war efforts in Vietnam.  His service should be recognized.  

In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and copies of his record of medical care.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 10 Jun 71, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  The applicant was progressively promoted to the rank of sergeant (E-4) having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 4 May 73.  

The applicant was honorably discharged on 12 Jun 75.  He was credited with 4 years of active duty service, of which 1 year, 7 months and 20 days was foreign service.  His discharge document reflects he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

On 15 Jul 74, the applicant was denied the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.  The applicant was placed on the Control Roster for his substandard performance of duty during the period of 15 Jan 74 to 15 Apr 74.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states that “in accordance with DoD 1348.33, Chapter 6, Para C6.5.1.5 Limitations on Awarding Medals, the military service of the service member on which qualification for the award of the AFEM is based shall have been honorable.” The applicant was placed on the Control Roster 
for his substandard performance of duty during the period of his TDY.  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 on 21 Dec 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 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 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 an injustice.  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 Docket Number BC-2007-03555 in Executive Session on 31 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-03555 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Oct 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 Dec 07.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Dec 07.