RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01185 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be amended to reflect he was awarded the Southwest Asia 
Service Medal (SWASM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The SWASM is missing on his DD Form 214. He served in support of 
Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM from 2 Aug 90 through 
1 Jun 92 and is entitled to the medal. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained 
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air 
Force, which is at Exhibit C. Accordingly, there is no need to 
recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial. 
The SWASM is awarded to service members who served in support of 
Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM, PROVIDE COMFORT or the Cease Fire 
Campaign in one or more of the following areas from 2 Aug 90 
through 30 Nov 95: The Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf 
of Aden, the portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 
degrees North latitude and west 68 degrees East longitude, as 
well as the total land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, 
Bahrain, Qatar and the United Emirates. Individuals serving in 
Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan (including the airspace 
and territorial waters) directly supporting combat operations 
from 17 Jan 91 through 30 Nov 95, shall also be eligible for the 
SWASM. Service members are eligible for the SWASM if they were 
permanently assigned, attached, or detailed for one or more days 


with an organization participating in ground and or shore 
(military) operations or meet other specific temporary duty 
criteria. The SWASM is also not authorized for individuals who 
supported the Gulf War from European or Pacific bases. However, 
there was no official documentation located within the 
applicant’s military personnel record which indicated he was part 
of a U.S. military operation that qualifies for award of the 
SWASM. 

 

A complete copy of AFPC/DPSIDR 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 applicant on 
17 Jun 11 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 error or injustice. After careful 
consideration of the applicant's request and the available 
evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or 
injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions 
stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence 
of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant. 
Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which 
he was entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or 
appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to 
disturb the existing record. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01185 in Executive Session on 27 Oct 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 May 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair