RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01989
		  		COUNSEL:  NONE
     		 		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Overseas Long Tour Ribbon.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served 2 years, 7 months and 6 days overseas.  According to 
regulations, this award is given retroactively.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 25 Jun 1962, the applicant entered active duty and was 
honorably discharged on 24 Jun 1966.  He served 4 years on 
active duty.  

The Air Force Long Tour Ribbon was authorized by the Chief of 
Staff, U.S. Air Force, 12 Oct 1980. Before 6 Jan 1986, the 
ribbon was awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members 
credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 
1980. Air Force and Air Force Reserve members serving as of 6 
Jan 1986 or later are entitled to reflect all Air Force overseas 
tours credited during their career. A service member may wear 
both ribbons, if appropriate. The short tour ribbon takes 
precedence over the long-tour ribbon when both are worn.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The applicant served overseas 
before the award was authorized rendering him ineligible for the 
award.  Furthermore, the applicant was not on active duty as of  
6 Jan 1986; therefore, he does not qualify for retroactive 
award.   Upon final conclusion of the Board, DPSID will 
administratively correct the applicant’s records to show award 
of the Air Force Longevity Service Award.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.
  
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 5 July 2013 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit C).

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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 (OPR) and 
adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion 
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend favorable consideration 
of 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-2013-01989 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 2014, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

       , Panel Chair
       , Member
       , Member	 

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Apr 2013, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 2013.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Jul 2013.  
    


 
                                   Panel Chair