RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02110 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He should have been awarded the AFEM for his service in support 
of his air control squadron mission in Bosnia and Croatia in a 
remote site in southern Italy, supporting Operations JOINT 
ENDEAVOR/FORGE/GUARD. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Based on the available records, the applicant served on active 
duty from 18 Jun 92 to 1 Apr 00. His Enlisted Performance 
Reports (EPRs) rendered for the period from 15 Feb 96 through 
14 Feb 99, indicate that he participated in support of Operation 
DECISIVE EDGE, DELIBERATE GUARD, and Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) 
Operation CENTRAL ENTERPRISE, and DELIBERATE FORGE. He was 
credited with 7 years, 9 months, and 14 days of active duty 
service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, that based on a 
review of the applicant's military personnel record and provided 
documentation; he did not serve in the Areas of Eligibility 
(AOE) for award of the AFEM. 

 

The AFEM is awarded to members of the U. S. Armed Forces who, 
after 1 Jul 58, participated in U. S. Military operations and 
encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of 
hostile action by foreign Armed Forces. Service members must 
have been permanently assigned, attached, or detailed to a unit 
that participated in or engaged in direct support of the 
operation for 30 consecutive days in a designated AOE in a 


foreign territory (or for the full period when an operation is 
less than 30 days duration) or for 60 nonconsecutive days 
provided the support involved entering the area of eligibility 
(AOE) or met the following criteria: 

 

a. Was engaged in actual combat, or duty that was equally 
as hazardous as combat duty, during the operation with armed 
opposition, regardless of time in the AOE. 

 

b. Was wounded or injured and required medical evacuation 
from the AOE while participating in the operation, regardless of 
time in the AOE. 

 

 c. Those time limitations may be waived for people 
participating in actual combat operations. 

 

The AFEM is awarded for participation in Operation JOINT 
ENDEAVOR and Operation JOINT GUARD, specifically in Bosnia-
Herzegovina and Croatia from 20 Nov 95 to 19 Dec 98. 

 

The complete DPSIDR is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 
28 Jun 12 for review and response. 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. 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 conclude 
the applicant has not sufficiently established that he has been 
the victim of an error or injustice. In addition, should the 
applicant provide additional documentation to substantiate his 
claim, e.g., TDY order(s)/voucher(s), we would be willing to 
reconsider his appeal. In view of the above and in the absence 
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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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-2012-02110 in Executive Session on 20 December 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 May 12. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 14 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jun 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair