RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01880 INDEX CODE:	110.02
COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with one Bronze Star (BS) be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He states the ribbon and star were authorized for wear on 21 Apr
08 by the Department of Defense (DoD).
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of AFPC/DPSI Message, 25 Apr 08, a copy of his enlisted performance report for the period 1 Oct 04 through 30 Sep 05, his certificate for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E), a copy of his AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board, a copy of his travel voucher for the period 12 Sep 04 to 9 Feb 05, a copy of his DD Form 214, and a letter of appreciation.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was medically retired as a technical sergeant with a 10 percent disability rating on 22 Oct 07.

Records indicate the applicant was awarded the GWOT-E for the period 13 Sep 04 to 8 Feb 05 for his outstanding service in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF) and ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF), while assigned to ‘‘XXX’’ Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

The ICM recognizes service members who are serving or have served in Iraq and the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land and above the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles of Iraq. Eligibility for the ICM requires service members to have served in direct support of OIF and the period of eligibility is on or after 19 Mar 03 to a

future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense or the cessation of OIF. Further guidance states that service members qualified for the GWOT-E by reason of service between 19 Mar 03 and 28 Feb 05, in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized, shall remain qualified for that medal. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOT-E for such service. No service member shall be entitled to both medals for the same deployment, action, achievement or period of service. Individuals must have served in Iraq to be eligible for ICM. The applicant’s documentation shows he served in Qatar.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. The GWOT-E is not authorized a device and the applicant did not serve in the area of eligibility for the Iraq Campaign Medal.  The ICM requires service members to have served in direct support of OIF in the area of eligibility.

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 27 Jun 08 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.
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 injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2008-01880 in Executive Session on 19 August 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 13 May 08. Exhibit B.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 Jun 08. Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 08.