RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-05399 COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED:

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty be corrected to reflect the following:

Block, 12c, Net Active Service this Period, be changed to read 10 years, 3 months and 8 days versus 10 years and
3 months.
Block 12f, Foreign Service, which reads 2 years, 11 months and 6 days be recalculated to include his Foreign Service time at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska; Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia; Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq and Kunsan Air Base, Korea (Will be administratively corrected).

Block 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, be changed to read Air Force Commendation Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (AFCM w/3BOLCs) versus AFCM w/2BOLCs (Will be administratively corrected).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His	missing	deployments	are	affecting	his	access	to	certain benefits for which he believes he is eligible.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 1 Aug 00.
On 9 Nov 10, the applicant was honorably discharged and credited with 10 years, 3 months, and 9 days of active service. He was credited with 2 years, 11 months, and 6 days of Foreign Service.

On 4 May 16, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that after a review of his military record and the documentation provided, they were

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able to verify and confirm boots on ground Foreign Service time at Elmendorf, Air Force Base, AK, from 27 Sep 01 to 25 Sep 04, for
3	years; Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, from 22 Jan 08 to 21 May 08, for
4	months; Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, from 6 Nov 09 to
9 Nov 10, for 1 year and 4 days, for a combined total Foreign Service of 4 years, 8 months and 4 days. While assigned to AK, he was sent on a Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 10 Jun 02 to 21 Sep 02; however, no additional Foreign Service time will be awarded for this period since it was performed from another overseas location. The applicant’s record will be corrected to reflect four years, eight months and four days of Foreign Service on his DD Form 214 and he will be issued a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, accordingly.

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 and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DP2LT recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change Block, 12c, Net Active Service this Period. Based on the guidance in AFI 36-2604, Service Dates and Dates of Rank and the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR), the applicant’s DD Form
214 currently reflects the correct number of years, months and days.

Service dates are computed in accordance with AFI 36-2604 and DoD FMR 7000.14-R, FMR, volume 7A. The applicant’s period of service was computed by subtracting the inclusive dates. First, the beginning day/enlistment date (1 Aug 00) was subtracted from the ending day/discharge date (9 Nov 10); then 1 day was added to the remainder to account for the inclusive days (first and last days)

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LT evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DP2SP indicates they were able to verify his entitlement to the AFCM w/3BOLCs. Upon final determination by the Board, DP2STM will administratively correct the applicant’s records.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SP evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 6 Sep 16, 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. 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 the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not warranted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-2015-05399 in Executive Session on 11 May 17, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair
Member Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05399 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Dec 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 29 Apr 16,
w/atchs.
Exhibit D.	Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SP, dated 13 Jul 16, w/atch. Exhibit E.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Sep 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 matter.