RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01859
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show his entitlement to the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Short Tour (AFOSR-ST) and the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon Long Tour (AFOSR-LT).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not issued these ribbons when he was discharged.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a copy of Part 5 of his report on individual personnel computer printout listing his overseas tours of duty history, and a copy the criteria for award of the AFOSRs.

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 6 Nov 73, and was honorably discharged on 12 May 81.  He served a total of seven years, six months, and seven days active duty service.

His DD 214 reflects award of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and the National Defense Service Medal.

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

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states, in part, the applicant separated from military service on 12 May 81, prior to the 6 Jan 86 retroactive date and he ended his overseas tour on 10 Oct 79.  This rendered him ineligible for the AFOSRs, because his foreign service was completed prior to 1 Sep 80.

The 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 11 Jul 08, for review and comment 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.  The applicant has not submitted persuasive evidence to substantiate his request, nor does the evidence of record reflect his eligibility for the requested awards.  In view of the above, 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 injustice.  Therefore, 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-2008-01859 in Executive Session on 4 Dec 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			XXXXXXXXXX, Chair
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Jul 08, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 23 Jun 08.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jul 08.

	XXXXXXXXXX
	Chair