RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-05119
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Korean Service Medal (KSM), the United Nations Service Medal, and any other 
medals he may be eligible to receive.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While serving at Clark Field, Philippines he helped 581st ARC Wing build engine test racks and assisted with other projects to 
aid them in accomplishing their mission.  He also served for two weeks at Tachacowa Air Base, Japan.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military records were apparently destroyed in 1973 by fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

According to available records, the applicant served on active duty from 27 Mar 51 through 28 Jan 55.

The KSM)] is awarded to service members who participated in operations in the Korean area between 27 Jun 50 through 27 Jul 54.

The United Nations Service Medal (Korea) is awarded to service members who participated in the United Nations action in Korea 
and who are also eligible for the KSM.




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.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice.  There is no official documentation in 
the applicant’s military records to verify he served in an area 
of eligibility (AOE) for award of the KSM or the United Nations 
Service Medal.  Furthermore, there is no evidence the applicant 
participated in the United Nations action in Korea for award of 
the United Nations Service Medal. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID 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 20 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, 
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction    36-2603.  Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the 
delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the 
merits.  Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely manner.  
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the 
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05119 in Executive Session on 11 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 25 Aug 13, w/atchs.
    	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jan 14.
    	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 14.
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