RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01731
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NOT INDICATED

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show his entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Short Tour (AFOSR-ST), and the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He earned these awards and is entitled to them.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a National Archives and Records Administration Form 13038, United States of America Certification of Military Service, a copy of his DD Form 256, Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the united States of America, a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and excerpts from his available military personnel records.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 10 Jun 57, and was honorably discharged on 8 Sep 60.  He served a total of 3 years, 2 months, and 25 days active duty service.

He was assigned to the Inactive Reserves Section and was relieved from this assignment and honorably discharged on 9 Jun 63.

His DD 214 does not reflect any awards or decorations.

The AFOUA was authorized by Department of the Air Force General Order 1, 6 Jan 54.  It is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.  The services include, performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national or international significance, combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing foreign force.

The NDSM is awarded for honorable active military service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States including the Coast Guard, between 27 Jun 50 and 27 Jul 54 (Korean War Period), between 1 Jan 61 and 14 Aug 74 (Vietnam War Period), between 2 Aug 90 to 30 Nov 95 (Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM Period), and currently from 11 Sep 01 in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

The AFOSR-LT and ST are awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.  Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving as of 6 Jan 86 or later, are entitled to reflect all Air Force overseas tours credited during their career. 

The AFLSA is awarded to all service members of the Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states, in part, the applicant’s enlistment was from 1957 to 1960 and he is not eligible for the NDSM.  He was assigned to the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing from 15 Jul 58 to 15 Jul 59 and this unit did not receive the AFOUA during his tenure.  The AFOSR-ST was not authorized until 12 Oct 80 and since his enlistment ended in 1960, he is not eligible for this ribbon.

He completed a total of 3 years, 2 months, and 25 days military service and is not eligible for award of the AFLSA, since he fell short of the required four consecutive years of honorable service.

The AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The award criteria for the AFLSA is four years of honorable active and Reserve military service.  He served from 19 Jun 57 through 9 Jun 63, with a combined total of 6 years of active and reserve military service.

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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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.  The applicant has not submitted persuasive evidence to substantiate his claim for the AFOUA or the AFOSR-ST, nor does the evidence of record reflect his eligibility for these awards.  Further, the AFLSA is awarded to US Armed Forces personnel who complete an aggregate of four years honorable active Federal military service.  The applicant completed 3 years, 2 months and 25 days of active duty service.  He was then transferred to the Reserves and assigned to the Inactive Reserve Section in an inactive status, to fulfill his six-year military service obligation required by law.  Based on the governing regulation in effect at that time, the inactive Reserve period is not creditable for award of the AFLSA.  Therefore the applicant does not meet the basic criteria and is not eligible for award of this medal.  The Board notes on 1 Jul 08, his records were administratively corrected to reflect award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable consideration of 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-2008-01731 in Executive Session on 16 Dec 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered under Docket Number BC-2008-01731:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 1 May 08, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 Jun 08.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 08.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, Applicant, dated 8 Aug 08, w/atchs.

	XXXXXXXXXX
	Panel Chair