RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02208 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the following: 1. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (administratively corrected) and, 2. The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His unit was awarded these medals during his enlistment. The award of the medals was authorized after his discharge. The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s records reflect he served on active duty from 24 Feb 78 to 22 Oct 90. On 20 Aug 10, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant that his entitlement to the NDSM was verified and his records will be updated accordingly. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of the SWASM. DPSIDR states that after a review of the applicant’s records, they were unable to locate official documentation that reflects he served in any of the areas of eligibility (AOE) for award of the SWASM. Furthermore, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) confirmed the applicant is not listed as having served in the AOE and did not receive Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay for service in connection to award of the SWASM. The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Sep 10, for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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 with regard to the applicant’s request for the SWASM. In this respect, the applicant has not provided any documentary evidence to substantiate his claim that he meets the criteria for this award; therefore, 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 that relief beyond that granted administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no basis to favorably consider this application. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-02208 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 May 10, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Aug 10. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 10.