RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02893

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

A review is conducted for any awards or decorations he is entitled 
to and to update his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, to reflect the following awards:

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

2.  Iraqi Campaign Medal (ICM) (Administratively Resolved).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He deployed to Iraq for six months and these awards were 
accidentally omitted from his record.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 8 Sep 09, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air 
Force.

On or about 26 Dec 10, 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 period of 179 days.

On 7 Sep 13, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, 
and was credited with four years of active service, which included 
four months and two 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 to Iraq meets 
eligibility criteria for the ICM with one Bronze Service Star (ICM 
w/1BSS).  Further, the applicant’s service dates in Iraq are past 
the award inclusive dates for the GWOT-E, rending him ineligible 
for the award; 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 evaluations was forwarded to the applicant 
on 10 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-2014-02893 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Aug 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 14.