RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01147

COUNSEL: NONE

HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The award of the Air and Space Campaign Medal (ASCM) and the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) be noted on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was stationed in Japan and South Korea from March 99 to March 00 and participated in several operations that took place in Kosovo. Consequently, he believes he is eligible for award of the ASCM. A complete copy of the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

AFPC/DPSIDR has found the applicant is eligible for award of the KDSM and his records have been corrected to reflect the award.

The remaining relevant facts with regard to his eligibility for award of the ASCM are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommended the applicant’s request for award of the ASCM be denied on the basis that he did not provide o evidence to support his contention. A complete copy of the 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 applicant on 21 May 10 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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. After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant. Absent evidence applicant was denied rights to which entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record.

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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-2010-01147 in Executive Session on 5 January 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence with regard to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01147was considered:

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 10, w/atchs.

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 Apr 10.

Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 May 10.