ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-01800

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Reconsideration be given to correct his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, to reflect award of the Southwest Asia Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  In addition, change his General (under honorable conditions) discharge for Misconduct to an “Honorable Medical” discharge.  

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 18 Dec 02, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief the prior request was not timely submitted.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E.

On 15 Nov 16, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request for award of the Southwest Asia Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, contending his combat service records clearly indicate his service in Southwest Asia.  In addition, he requested his General (under honorable conditions) discharge for Misconduct be changed to an “Honorable Medical” discharge, contending he was lied to, that an “under honorable conditions” was an honorable discharge, and that he did nothing to deserve being unfairly treated.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit F.

On 4 Jan 17, AFBCMR request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit H).

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denying the application.  After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, they were unable to verify award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  The applicant has not provided any documentation to verify award of either decoration.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit I.

BCMR Psychiatric Consultant recommends denying the application.  In the case under review, there is no evidence to suggest the applicant’s retention posed an inordinate risk to his health or the safety of others; nor that he had a condition that interfered with his ability to carry out the duties of his office, grade, rank, and rating. Specifically, there is no evidence the applicant had a medical condition so severe as to disqualify him from worldwide duty to the extent or duration that warranted a referral for Medical Evaluation Board/Physical Evaluation Board (MEB/PEB) processing.  There is insufficient evidence to warrant the desired change of record.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit J.  

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 26 Apr 18 for comment (Exhibit K), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief pertaining to award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal or the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  In addition, the applicant has not provided any evidence in support of his request to change his discharge, and we note and agree with the rationale and recommendation of the BCMR Psychiatric Consultant to deny the desired change of discharge.  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-2002-01800 in Executive Session on 5 Jun 18:

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

Exhibit E:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-D, dated 22 Jan 03.
Exhibit F:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 15 Nov 16.
Exhibit G:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit H:	Notification and Clemency Letter, AFBCMR, dated 4 Jan 17.
Exhibit I:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 8 Jun 17.
Exhibit J:	Advisory opinion, BCMR Psychiatric Consultant, dated 19 Apr 18.
Exhibit K:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 26 Apr 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, pertaining to Docket Number BC-2002-01800.