RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03301

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be amended to reflect his foreign service in Saudi Arabia and Italy.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While assigned at Beale AFB, CA, he was deployed in 1998.  He did a 90-day tour in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, No Fly Zone and in 1999; he did a 90-day tour in Italy.

His foreign service should be on his DD Form 214.

He wants to pursue veterans’ benefits and would like correct information on his DD Form 214.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 4 Jun 97, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force.

According to the applicant’s Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period 4 Feb 99 through 3 Feb 00, he was deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.

On 20 Apr 00, the applicant was furnished an under honorable conditions (general) discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 10 months, and 16 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/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  A review of the applicant’s Master Personnel Records (MPR) and documentation submitted failed to provide any documents that substantiate foreign service time in the Saudi Arabia or Italy.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP 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 11 Mar 16, 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 applicant was not timely filed.  While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years ago, in our view, the reasonable date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice was more than three years ago and the application is therefore untimely.  However, it is in the interest of justice to excuse thee failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the applicant’s complete submission and the evidence of record we found it insufficient to conclude that he served in Italy.  However, while it appears the applicant was deployed to Saudi Arabia, there is no evidence showing the location or length of time he was deployed.  Without official documentation to substantiate the length of time he was deployed, we cannot recommend his records be corrected as he has requested.  However, should the applicant provide official documentation substantiating the circumstances of deployment to Saudi Arabia, we would be willing to review the materials for possible reconsideration.  Thus, 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 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 the relief sought in this application.

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-2015-03301 in Executive Session on 23 Jun 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03301 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Aug 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 2 Dec 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Mar 16.