RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04761 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short Tour (AFOR-ST). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should have received the AFOR-ST for his deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar from Jan 06 to May 06. He provides an article where another service member received the AFOR-ST and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E) for the same deployment. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 8 Jul 03, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. The applicant was deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar from 16 Jan 06 to 14 May 06. On 7 Jul 07, he was furnished an honorable discharge and was credited with four years of active service. The AFOR-ST is awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. In order to receive credit for a short tour the airman must have performed temporary duty (TDY) CONUS to OS and served 300 days or more in a consecutive 18-month period. The applicant does not meet the criteria to receive credit for a short tour. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. There is no evidence the applicant meets the criteria for award of the AFOR-ST. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 30 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-04761 in Executive Session on 23 Sep 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Feb 14. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 14.