RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03786

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

	1)  His participation in Operation Desert Shield/Storm;

	2)  The award of a campaign medal for his participation in this operation, and

	3)  His name be added to all pertinent lists of participants in this operation.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The omission of his participation via deployment in Operation Desert Shield on 07 Aug 90 while performing duties at King Fahd AFB, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia excludes the applicant from receiving Veterans Assistance benefits.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 17 Nov 90, the applicant received an honorable discharge and was credited with 4 years of active service to include 2 months and 10 days of foreign service.

On 08 Aug 90, according to the orders provided by the applicant, he was authorized 32 days of temporary duty (TDY) to an undisclosed location to participate in combat air operations.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denying the application for the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).  There is no official documentation in the applicant’s master personnel records to verify his eligibility for the SWASM.  AFPC/DP3AM recommends denying the applicant’s request to reflect his service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  There is no official documentation in the applicant’s master personnel records to verify his service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C and Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 Dec 17 for comment (Exhibit D), 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 or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendations of AFPC/DP3SP and AFPC/DP3AM finding that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  As for adding his name to any Desert Shield/Desert Storm registry, the Board determined this request is outside the Board’s purview since it does not require a correction to the applicant’s Air Force record and the Gulf War registry is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, 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-2016-03786 in Executive Session on 30 May 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 13 Sep 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 05 Jan 17.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 29 Nov 17.
Exhibit E:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Dec 17.

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