RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00321

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, Block 12f, Foreign Service, Block 13, Decorations, Medals, 
Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons, and Block 
18, Remarks, be corrected to reflect all Foreign Service and all 
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons awarded.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His first overseas tour was three months and four days.  His 
second overseas tour was eight months and nine days.  Therefore, 
Foreign Service on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to 
reflect 11 months and 13 days.  

He previously tried to correct these errors; however, the 
Florida Air National Guard never correctly completed his 
request.

In support of his request, the applicant has provided copies of 
overseas orders and copies of his service record.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Air National Guard on 7 Aug 
01.

On 6 Aug 08, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with seven years total service for pay.  

The applicant’s NGB Form 22 reflects the following Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Iraq Campaign Medal with one Service Star
	- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
	- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award
	- Armed Force Reserve Medal with “M” Device	
        - Air Force Overseas Ribbon 
        - Short Tour with two Oak Leaf Clusters
	- Air Force Training Ribbon 	
        - Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Board 
        and two Oak Leaf Clusters
	- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with three Oak 
        Leaf Clusters
        - Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and four            
        Devices
	- Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak 
        Leaf Cluster
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one Service 
        Star

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

They conducted a thorough review of the applicant’s official 
military personnel records and the source documents provided. 

In accordance with AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Chapter 2, 
paragraph 2.2.3, the DD Form 214 provides separating members 
with brief, clear records of their active military service at 
the time they are transferred, released, discharged or retired.

The end date of the member’s DD Form 214 in question is Jun 2, 
2008 and the Foreign Service annotated on that specific DD Form 
214 is correct.  Foreign Service does not reflect all Foreign 
Service for the member’s entire career; but only that time 
frame.

Furthermore, without source documents such as certificates and 
citations, they cannot add any additional Decorations, Medals, 
Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons to his 
record.   

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS 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 11 Sep 15 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 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 opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) and adopt its 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-2015-00321 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00321 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Jan 15Y, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 4 Aug 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Sep 15.