RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05590
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon (AFOR) – Long Tour.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should be awarded the AFOR Long Tour ribbon for his service 
in Italy from approximately Jun 71 through Oct 72.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, a personal 
statement, and a copy of a letter from the Department of the 
Navy.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force and received an 
honorable discharge on 12 Nov 73 after serving 2 years, 
7 months, and 26 days on active duty.

Air Force Oversees Ribbon – Long Tour was authorized by the 
chief of staff, U.S. Air Force, Oct. 12, 1980.  Before Jan. 6, 
1986, the ribbon was awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve 
members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 
Sept. 1, 1980. Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving 
as of Jan. 6, 1986 or later are entitled to reflect all Air 
Force overseas tours credited during their career.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The applicant served on active 
duty prior to the Air Force Oversees Ribbon being authorized.  
Therefore, his service dates render him ineligible for the award 
requested.

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 8 Feb 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 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, we 
find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application.

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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-2012-05590 in Executive Session on 4 Sep 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Aug 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 8 Feb 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair