RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01085 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He is awarded decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons for his overseas service from 09 Jul 56 thru 9 Nov 59. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be entitled to an Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon (AFOSR) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) based on service in the following organizational units: XXX, Lockbourne AFB; XXX, SAC; XXXX; and XXXX, COSGP. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 9 Jul 56, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. According to the AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, the applicant began foreign-service in England on 21 Sep 58. On 9 Nov 59, the applicant was released from active duty and credited with 3 years, 4 months and 1 day of active service including 1 year, 1 month and 15 days of foreign and/or sea 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/DPSIDR recommends disapproval for award of the NDSM and the AFOSR. The applicant’s dates of service did not fall within a period for which the NDSM is authorized, rendering him ineligible. The applicant separated several years prior to the authorization date of the AFOSR rendering him ineligible. The applicant was not serving on active duty as of 6 Jan 86; therefore, he is also ineligible for retroactive eligibility to the AFOSR. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department. The NDSM was established on 22 Apr 53, and amended 11 Jan 66, to recognize honorable active military service during periods of conflict or national crisis. Members of the Armed Forces of the United States, to include the United States Coast Guard, who are on active duty, members of the Selected Reserve in good standing, members of other than the Selected Reserve called to active duty, cadets in the United States Air Force Academy, and United States Air Force members who have completed United States Air Force Basic Training are eligible for the medal. Ineligible members include Reserve Officer Training Corp cadets and members called to active duty for the sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination, for training only, or to serve on boards, courts, or commissions. It is authorized for service during the Korean Conflict (27 Jun 50 to 27 Jul 54), the Vietnam Conflict (1 Jan 61 to 14 Aug 74), the Gulf War (2 Aug 90 to 30 Nov 95), and the Global War on Terrorism (11 Sep 01 to a date to be determined). The AFOSR was authorized by the Chief of Staff, United Sates 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 AFOSR applied retroactively for completion of an overseas tour. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR 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 30 Oct 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, including attachments, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. While we note the applicant’s request for award of the AFOSR and the NDSM, he has not provided sufficient evidence demonstrating his eligibility for these awards. 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01085 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 6 Oct 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Oct 15.