RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03366

  					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Overseas service ribbons be awarded and recorded in his military 
personnel records.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served on two short tours and three long tours.  According to 
the overseas tour criteria, he should be eligible for these 
awards.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 14 Mar 58, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 31 Mar 78, the applicant was relieved from active duty and 
retired, effective 1 Apr 78.  He was credited with 20 years and 
17 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of the Air Force 
Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and 
the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour with two Bronze Oak Leaf 
Clusters.  The applicant’s active duty service dates are from 14 
Mar 58 to 31 Mar 78.  Based on his dates of service, he is 
ineligible for award of the Air Force Overseas Ribbon.  The 
applicant was not serving on active duty as of 6 Jan 86; 
therefore, he would not qualify for retroactive eligibility.  

The Air Force Overseas Ribbon was authorized by the Chief of 
Staff, United States Air Force, 12 Oct 80.  The ribbon was 
authorized to be awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve 
members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 
1 Sep 80.  Only individuals serving on active duty as of 6 Jan 
80 are eligible to have the Air Force Overseas Ribbon applied 
retroactively for completion of an overseas tour.  

Based on DPSID’s review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record, they were able to determine that the below Air 
Force Medals and/or Ribbons should be have awarded during the 
applicant’s service from 14 Mar 58 to 31 Mar 78 and were not 
reflected in his records.  Upon final board decision, 
administrative correct of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR:

	*Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Bronze Oak 
Leaf Clusters (AFLSA w/4BOLC)
	*Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four Bronze Oak Leaf 
Clusters (AFGCM w/4BOLC)
	*Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM)

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 warranting 
correction of the applicant’s records to reflect his entitlement 
to the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour and Air Force 
Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour.  We took notice of the applicant's 
complete submission, including attachments, 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
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 granting relief beyond that rendered 
administratively.  


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.


The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03366 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Aug 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.