RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01792

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be amended to reflect the following awards:

1.  Global War on Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E).

2.  Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) (Administratively resolved).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was deployed to Iraq from August 2008 to December 2008, 
rendering him eligible for the medals listed above.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 1 Feb 06, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air 
Force.

On or about 21 Aug 08, based on travel orders provided by the 
applicant, he was ordered to proceed from his home station, to 
Iraq, and return to his home station, for a period of over 90 
days.

On 28 Apr 11, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge 
and was credited with 5 years, 2 months, and 28 days of active 
service, which included 1 year, 6 months, and 18 days of foreign 
service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.



AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the 
GWOT-E, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an 
injustice.  Initial award of the GWOT-E was limited to personnel 
deployed abroad to specific geographic areas of eligibility in 
support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) or Operation 
IRAQI FREEDOM.  However, the creation of the Afghanistan 
Campaign Medal (ACM) and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) changed 
the eligibility requirements for some personnel.  Personnel who 
qualify for a campaign medal (ACM or ICM) and the GWOT-E during 
the same deployment period of service shall be awarded either 
the campaign medal or the GWOT-E, but not both.  After a review 
of the applicant’s personnel records and Defense Finance and 
Accounting Service records, the applicant’s deployment in 
question meets eligibility criteria for the ICM with one Bronze 
Service Star (ICM w/1BSS); therefore, to grant relief to award 
the GWOT-E would be contrary to the eligibility criteria 
established by DoDM 1348.33, the Secretary of the Air Force, 
Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.

Additionally, based on the documentation contained in the 
applicant’s record, he meets the eligibility criteria for the 
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border 
(AFESR w/GB) and it was not reflected in his records.  Upon 
final board decision, the applicant's official military 
personnel record will be administratively corrected to reflect 
the ICM w/1BSS and the AFESR w/GB.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Oct 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting 
correction of the applicant’s records to reflect his entitlement 
to the GWOT-E.  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 AFPC/DPSID and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice.  However, we note 
AFPC/DPSIDR has determined the applicant’s eligibility for the 
ICM in lieu of the GWOT-E.  Additionally, the applicant has met 
the eligibility criteria for the Air Force Expeditionary Service 
Ribbon with Gold Border (AFESR w/GB) and his records will be 
administratively corrected.  Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
relief beyond that rendered administratively.


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-2014-01792 in Executive Session on 28 Jan 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:




The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01792 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Oct 14.