RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00521 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force 
Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, states he 
served four months and one day on a temporary duty (TDY) 
assignment to the Philippines after six service members were 
assassinated. Many airmen from different bases were sent to 
augment the security police. 

 

In support of the appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, his Certificate of Accomplishment, and his request 
for records to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 10 January 1986 and 
was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4). On 
9 January 1990, he was honorably discharged after serving four 
years of active service. 

 

On 12 October 1980, the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, 
authorized the AFOR-ST. Before 6 January 1986, the ribbon was 
awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with 
completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 September 1980. 
Normally, the AFOR-ST is awarded for a permanent duty assignment 
of at least 181 consecutive days or, if stationed overseas, 300 
days within an 18 month time span or 548 days in a consecutive 3-
year period. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 


AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states the applicant was not 
TDY to the Philippines long enough to receive the short tour 
credit. The applicant’s records indicate he was TDY to the 
Philippines for only 2 months and 14 days. He was asked to 
provide additional information; however, he did not respond. 

 

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 4 June 2010, for review and comment within 30 days. As of 
this date, no response has been received by this office. 
(Exhibit D) 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

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 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting his request. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of a material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2010-00521 in Executive Session on 17 November 2010, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 26 May 10 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jun 10.