RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
		AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS	

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01804
		COUNSEL:  NONE
	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be entitled to the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one 
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (SWASM w/1BOLC). 

2.  In response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant 
amended his request to only include award of the Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster (AFEM w/1OLC)  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He out-processed after a curtailed enlistment and the paperwork 
was hurried.  Two decorations are missing.  He is attempting to 
gain membership in a veteran’s organization and needs proof of 
combat service

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty; Special Orders, Travel Voucher Summary, Certificates, 
witness statements and various other documents associated with 
his request. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

In an 8 Jul 2013, memorandum to the applicant, AFPC/DPAPP 
advised him they were able to verify and confirm boots on ground 
Foreign Service time at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia, from 25 Nov 2000 to 1 Mar 2001, for three months and 
five days.  Since specific locations are not annotated on a 
member's DD Form 214, the applicant was advised to use their 
memorandum as proof of "boots on ground" for the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia.

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  DPSID states that the SWASM is 
awarded to members of the United States armed forces who served 
in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD or DESERT STORM in one or 
more of the following areas from 2 Aug 1990 through 30 Nov 1995: 
the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that 
portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 100 N. latitude 
and west 680 E. longitude, as well as the total areas of Iraq, 
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab 
Emirates.  The applicant served in Saudi Arabia from 25 Nov 
2000 to 1 Mar 2001, rendering him ineligible for award of the 
SWASM.

DPSID was able to verify his entitlement to the AFEM.  Upon the 
final Board decision, administrative correction of his official 
military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In his initial submission he inadvertently requested entitlement 
to the SWASM.  However, he now seeks entitlement to the AFEM w/ 
1OLC.  In further support of his request the applicant provides 
copies of certificates he received during his deployments in 
support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.

His complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

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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 a 
thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s 
complete submission, we are not persuaded that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the AFEM w/1OLC.  We 
note that the Air Force office of primary responsibility will administratively correct his records to reflect the basic award 
of the AFEM.  While the applicant requests an additional AFEM, AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, 
prohibits awarding an additional AFEM for the same operation.  Therefore, aside from the administrative correction to his 
record, 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 this application in Executive Session on 27 Jan 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

 , Panel Chair
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The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2013-01804:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 2013, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 10 Jul 2013, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 2013.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Aug 2013, w/atchs.
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