RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01906
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE
				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-S) and the NATO Medal-Kosovo (NMK).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should receive these awards because he served on active duty during the Kosovo campaign period.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and several Fact Sheets.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 21 Feb 84, the applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant having assumed the grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Feb 02.  He was honorably retired on 1 Apr 04.

On 19 Aug 08, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant that his eligibility for the GWOT-S Medal had been verified and his records will be updated to reflect the award.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award of the KCM and NMK.  DPSIDR states the KCM and NMK were not authorized for participation in Operation Deny Flight.  The award period of the KCM are Kosovo Air Campaign (24 Mar 99 – 10 Jun 99), the Kosovo Defense Campaign (11 Jun 99 – date to be determined).  The NMK inclusive award period is from 13 Oct 98 – date to be determined.  There was no official documentation located in the applicant’s military records to verify that he was assigned or TDY in direct support of one of the Kosovo campaigns to be eligible for the KCM or NMK medals.  Without any official documentation to support his request, his entitlement to the campaign medals cannot be verified.  

The AFPC/DPSIDR’s complete 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 5 Sep 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 an error or an injustice warranting award of the KCM or NMK.  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 an injustice.  Therefore, other than that which has been corrected administratively, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the additional relief sought.

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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-2008-01906 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 16 May 08, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 19 Aug 08.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Sep 08.

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					Panel Chair