RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00742 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal be exchanged for the Iraqi Campaign Medal. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes he should receive the Iraqi Campaign Medal in place of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal to accurately reflect his service location. He further believes he is entitled to the Iraqi Campaign Medal with the higher precedence. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, he served in the Air National Guard (ANG) from 25 May 98 through 31 May 12. Item 18 of the DD Form 214 reflects award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. According to the memorandum dated 23 Feb 09, the applicant was attached to the Joint Task Force from 28 Dec 08 to 3 Mar 09 and was authorized any service awards approved in connection with Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Additionally, the applicant was authorized four months towards an Oversea Service Bar and is authorized to wear the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI- FWTS). According to the memorandum dated 30 Jul 09, the applicant was attached to the Joint Task Force from 27 May 09 to 5 Aug 09 and was authorized any service awards approved in connection with service during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He was also awarded four months toward an Oversea Service Bar and is authorized to wear the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS). 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. The applicant has not provided any evidence to warrant award of the Global Ward on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal or the Iraqi Campaign Medal. To approve the request would be contrary to the Department of Defense and Air Force Instruction. Per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2803, Awards and Decorations, only the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal may be exchanged for the Iraq Campaign Medal. A review of the applicant’s personnel record and the documentation provided does not reveal any evidence showing he was awarded either the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal or the Iraqi Campaign Medal; therefore no exchanges can be made. To receive the Iraqi Campaign Medal, he will need to provide his orders and a completed travel voucher for a further review of possibly awarding him the Iraqi Campaign Medal. 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 Jun 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. While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years ago, in our view, the reasonable date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice was more than three years ago and the application is therefore untimely. 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-2015-00742 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00742 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Feb 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 11 Mar 15, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.