RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02880

XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect:

1. The Korean Service Medal.

2. The Air Crewmembers Medal (Badge). (Administratively Resolved)

3. AFSC 29354, Airborne Electronic Counter Measures Operator.  (Administratively Resolved)

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was a Korean War veteran.  His records clearly show he was on active duty during the Korean conflict, and that he was qualified for and wore the “Air Crewmember’s Medal.”  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 13 Sep 54.

On 12 Jun 58, the applicant was honorably discharged, having served three years, and nine months of active service, to include three months and two days of foreign service. 

On 30 Jan 18, AFPC/DP3DW, advised the applicant his primary AFSC 30155B - Aircraft Sensor Systems Repairman, on his DD Form 214 effective 12 Jun 58, is correct.  However, they could add his additional AFSC 29354 – Airborne Electronic Counter Measures Operator to the remarks Section of his DD Form 214.  A DD Form 215, adding AFSC 29354 to the remarks section of his DD Form 214 was issued 6 Jul 18 (Exhibit E).  

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits C and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3AM recommends denying the application regarding correcting his record to reflect service in the Republic of Korea.  They were able to verify and confirm foreign service in the United Kingdom from 2 Jul 57 to 4 Oct 57.  However, they were unable to confirm any foreign service in the Republic of Korea.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denying the application regarding awards for service in Korea.  The advisory lists the criteria for all awards and decorations for Korean service in effect during the applicant’s active service.   After a thorough review of the applicant's official military record, they were unable to verify or confirm he was awarded or met the criteria for award of the Korean Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.  

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 20 Aug 18 for comment (Exhibit F), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3AM and AFPC/DP3SP, and finds the applicant failed to meet his burden of proof that he met criteria for award of the Korea Service Medal.  The Board also notes 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, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR).  While the applicant asserts a date of discovery less than three years before the Board’s receipt of the application, the Board does not find the assertion reasonable.  The Board finds the application untimely and concludes it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the delay.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records beyond that rendered administratively. 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the application was not timely filed; it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the delay; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-02880 in Executive Session on 16 Oct 18:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 7 Jul 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 20 Sep 17.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 9 Nov 17.  
Exhibit E:	Administrative Correction, AFPC/DP3DW, w/atch, dated 30 Jan 18.
Exhibit F:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 20 Aug 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.