RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05215

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect he was awarded 
the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes there was an administrative oversight.  His DD Form 
214 reflects that he participated in a U.S. military operation 
that warranted the presentation of a permanent service medal.  
Not having this award precludes his eligibility under Special 
Hiring Authority under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment for 
federal employment consideration. 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides his DD Form 214 
and the presidential certificate of appreciation. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 3 April 1975 and 
honorably retired on 30 April 1995.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The Armed Forces Service Medal is 
awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, 
after 1 June 1992 participated, or has participated as members 
of a United States Military operation that is deemed to be 
significant activity by the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and 
encountered no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of 
hostile action.  

After a thorough review of the applicant’s records, his 
entitlement to the AFSM could not be verified.  There is no 
evidence he served in a Department of Defense approved operation 
for the requested award. 

The complete DPSID 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 17 February 2013, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received 
no response.

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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 injustice.  We took 
notice of the available evidence of record and the applicant's 
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, 
his records do not reflect he is entitled to, or was awarded the 
Armed Forces Service Medal.  Absent substantial evidence that he 
is entitled to the award he seeks, we find no basis to grant the 
relief sought in this application.  

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-05215 in Executive Session on 1 August 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:



The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Oct 12, w/atchs.
        Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Jan 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.