RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03572

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to reflect the Korean Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism (administratively corrected), and Nuclear Duty Ribbons (administratively corrected). 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The decorations were recently approved.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 21 Apr 82.

According to his AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSGT), reporting period of 3 Dec 97 to 2 Dec 98, the applicant was assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Korea.  

On 15 Apr 99, according to Special Order GA-0509, the applicant was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his service with the 8th Security Forces Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Korea, for the period of 8 Feb 98 to 2 Feb 99.  

Effective 1 Feb 03, the applicant retired and was credited with 20 years, 9 months, and 10 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/DP3SP recommends denial of the Korean Service Medal indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The Korean Service Medal is awarded for service within the limits of Korea between 27 Jun 50 and 27 Jul 54.  His service dates are past the award inclusive period for award of the Korean Service Medal; however, his service at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, does qualify him for the Korean Defense Service Medal.  

Although the applicant requests the Global War on Terrorism, and Nuclear Duty Ribbons, AFPC/DP3SP believes he actual request is for the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with N device and, after a thorough review of his official military personnel record, AFPC/DP3SP was able to verify these awards.  

Upon final Board decision, the applicant’s record will be administratively corrected to reflect the award of the following (initial issue of the awards has been accomplished):
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with N device

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP 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 19 Apr 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice beyond the relief provided administratively.  After a careful review of the applicant's contentions, documentation submitted in support of the request, and the available evidence of record, we are not convinced the applicant has provided sufficient evidence for us to conclude that he is the victim of an error or injustice.  We also note the applicant did not file the application within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered, or should have been discovered, as required by Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-2603.  While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years prior to receipt of the application, we believe a reasonable date of discovery was more than three years prior to receipt of the application.  Therefore, because we do not find it would be in the interest of justice to recommend granting relief, and the applicant has offered no plausible reason for the delay in filing the application, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file the application.  Accordingly, we find the application untimely.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03572 in Executive Session on 8 Dec 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03572 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, postmarked 15 Aug 15.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 8 Apr 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Apr 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.