RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04047

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect:

a.  the Air Force Combat Action Medal
b. Iraq Campaign Medal (Administratively Corrected)
c.  the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal reflect “medal” rather than “medal” ( Will be Administratively Corrected).
d.  the Air Force Creek Defender deployment training in block 14, Military Education.
e.  She receive credit time for her service in Iraq, Boots on Ground (BOG) – (Administratively Corrected).
f.  Block 15a, Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program, reflect “Yes.”

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was deployed to Iraq.  She is entitled to the Air Force Combat Action Medal for coming under fire while defending base and perimeter security as a turret gunner in Iraq. 

She was unaware of the spelling error of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal on her DD Form 214 until recently while looking over the repealed Combat Exclusion Law.

She was deployed to Iraq and deserves credit (BOG) for service in Iraq.  She also submits her MGIB Basic Enrollment paperwork that she signed in basic training as support that she contributed to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 12 Apr 05, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.

Per applicant’s Enlisted Performance Report (AF Form 910), dated 12 APR 05 to 11 Dec 06, she was deployed to Ali Base, Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. In Jul 06, applicant received a certificate for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal for assignment with the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron from 17 Feb 06 to 1 Jul 06.

After a review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, AFPC/DP3SA was able to verify award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star.  In addition, they were able to verify that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is misspelled on the applicant’s DD Form 214.

On 1 Sep 07, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 4 months, and 20 days of active service.   

On 1 Aug 16, AFPC/DPAPP advised the applicant that they were able to verify and confirm boots on ground in Iraq from 17 Feb 06 to 1 Jul 06.  

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 Exhibits C, D and E.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denial for the Air Force Combat Action Medal indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  

The applicant’s request was forwarded to the original approval authority and on 18 Jul 16 the United States Air Force Central Command (USAFCENT) denied the applicant’s request for award of the Air Force Combat Action Medal.  She may submit for a one-time reconsideration of the original award approval authorities’ decision provided the request is submitted within one year of the awarding authorities’ decision date of 18 Jul 16.  She will need to provide new relevant documentation not previously considered.  To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.

AFPC/DP3SP was able to determine that the Iraq Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal should have been awarded during the applicant’s service from 12 Apr 05 to 1 Sep 07.  Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the applicant’s official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DP2STM.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP Memorandum is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2LWD recommends denial to add the Air Force Creek Defender deployment training to box 14 of the DD Form 214.  

She attended training twice for a total of 34 days; however, the applicant has failed to submit supporting documentation to validate and confirm eligibility as formal training to be updated in MilPDS or OJT and/or qualification training.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LWD Memorandum is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 19 Oct 16 and 11 Jan 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice with regard to the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM) and the Air Force Creek Defender deployment training.  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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  Therefore, aside from the administrative corrections cited above, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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-2015-04047 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-2015-04047 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 28 Jul 16.
Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2LWD, dated 21 Sep 16.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Oct 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.