RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01985
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The KDSM is a new award and he should receive one for his time served during the period of Sep 98 through Sep 99.  He was stationed in Turkey from Sep 96 through Sep 98 and should receive the SWASM for his service during that time.

In support of the application, the applicant submits a copy of his citation and Special Order G-025 for the Air Force Achievement Medal for the period of 29 Sep 98 to 9 Sep 99.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant was honorably discharged on 14 Mar 01.  He had served 6 years, 9 months and 14 days on active duty.

Applicant’s entitlement to the KDSM has been verified and his records will be updated accordingly.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the SWASM.  Applicant was permanently assigned to Incirlik AFB, Turkey, from 1996 through 1998.  DPSIDR states the SWASM was not awarded after 1995.  

DPSIDE also notes the applicant is not entitled to the Air Force Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) DUE TO BEING ASSIGNED TO Turkey in permanent party status and not deployed status.

The complete 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 27 Jun 08 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D).

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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 provided evidence to prove he meets the criteria for receipt of the SWASM.   Therefore, 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.

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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 this application in Executive Session on 30 Oct 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2008-01985:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 May 08, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 Jun 08 w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 08.

                                   XXXXXXXXXX
                                   Panel Chair