RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00002

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA) and the Air Force 
Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 
(AFOR-LT w/1BOLC) (Administratively Resolved).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 
on deployment during the period for which the MUA was awarded.  
He should be awarded the AFOR-LT w/1BOLC for his assignments in 
Italy and France.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard in 
the grade of Lieutenant Colonel (0-5).

On 28 Jan 15, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant of their 
determination that he had “boots on ground” foreign service in 
the Republic of Korea, Italy, and France for a combined total 
foreign service of 6 years, 7 months, and 21 days.

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 denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The MUA is awarded to Air Force 
active duty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally 
meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding 
achievement or service in direct support of combat operations 
for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military 
operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or 
after 11 Sep 01.

The 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron was awarded the MUA for 
inclusive date 1 Jun 05 to 31 May 06; however, documentation in 
the applicant’s record verifies he was assigned to the 510th 
Fighter Squadron.  

Based on review of the applicant’s record, it was determined 
that he should have been awarded the AFOR-LT w/1BOLC.  His 
record will be administratively corrected.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant contends the OPR has confused Special Order G-0222 
inclusive date 1 Jun 05 to 31 May 06, with G-0306 inclusive date 
1 Dec 03 to 31 Mar 04.  In his application, he provided service 
history, awards and performance reports that show he was a part 
of the 510 Fighter Squadron/Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at 
the time, as well as USAF flying records that show the specific 
dates he flew combat sorties.  The evidence already provided is 
quite sufficient to prove that he was a member of the 
Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Exhibit E).


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting 
award of the Meritorious Unit Award (MUA).  We took notice of 
the applicant’s complete submission, to include his rebuttal 
comments, 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.  We note the Air Force OPR has 
determined the applicant’s eligibility for the Air Force 
Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 
(AFOR-LT w/1BOLC) and will correct his records administratively.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that already 
granted 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 members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00002 in Executive Session on 15 Sep 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00002 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Apr 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 16 Jun 15