RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00416

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long 
(AFOR-L) tour.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He spent 15 years, 7 months and 11 days overseas.  He only 
recently found out the award existed.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Mar 
58.

On 30 Sep 80, the applicant retired and was credited with 22 
years, 6 months, and 13 days of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects 15 years, 7 months and 11 
days of Foreign Service and the award of the following Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Distinguished Flying Cross
	- Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
	- Air Force Commendation Medal
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	- Army Good Conduct Medal
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf 
       Clusters
	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars
	- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
	- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf 
        Cluster
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters


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 indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice. 

The AFOR-L was authorized by the Chief of Staff, United States 
Air Force, on 12 Oct 80.  The ribbon was authorized to be 
awarded to Air Force and Air Force Reserve members credited with 
completion of an overseas tour on or after 1 Sep 80.  Only 
individuals serving on active duty as of 6 Jan 86 are eligible 
to have the Air Force Overseas Ribbon applied retroactively for 
completion of an overseas tour.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record, they were unable to verify award of the AFOR-
L.  His dates of service were from 18 Mar 58 through 30 Sep 80 
and are prior to the authorization date for the award of the 
AFOR-L.  He was not on active duty as of 6 Jan 86 to be eligible 
for the award retroactively; therefore, he is ineligible for the 
award. 

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 27 Aug 15, the applicant provided dates of all overseas tours 
in support of his response.  In addition and separate from the 
original request, he provided a copy of an approved Meritorious 
Service Medal, Special Order GA-286, dated 2 Oct 80, in which he  
claims was missing from his DD Form 214.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID reviewed the MSM data provided and directed 
AFPC/DPSOR to issue the applicant a DD Form 215, Correction to 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, adding the MSM to his list of authorized decorations.


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 
that relief beyond that already granted administratively is not 
warranted.  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-2015-00416 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-2015-00416 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Jan 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 1 Jul 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Aug 15.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 27 Aug 15.
	Exhibit F.  Form 6, DD Form 214/215 Action Order.