RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04382

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 12f, be corrected to reflect 1 year of foreign service.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was deployed overseas on two separate occasions for a 6 months duration with each deployment.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 20 Apr 16, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge as an Air Force staff sergeant and was credited with 6 years, and 9 months active duty to include 6 months, 11 days of foreign service.  The applicant continued her service with the Air Force National Guard.

Per Special Order TE-0857, provided by the applicant, she was to proceed on or about 28 Aug 12 and report to Al Dhafra, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a Temporary Duty (TDY) length of 179 days.

Per AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt), closing date 20 Mar 13, the applicant was deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.

On 24 Feb 14, the applicant was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service from 21 Nov 09 to 10 Feb 14.  Per the notes under accomplishments, the applicant was deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base.

Per Special Order TE-0019, provided  by the applicant, she was to proceed on or about 19 Oct 14 and report to Al Dhafra, UAE for a TDY length of 194 days.

On 10 Apr 15, the applicant was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement from 28 Oct 14 to 28 Apr 15.  Per the notes under accomplishments, the applicant was in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERENT RESOLVE and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.

According to AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Rule 20 states Foreign Service is Total foreign service during continuous active military service.  Includes service in Alaska and Hawaii and other areas outside CONUS.  This includes any period of TDY of 1 day or more (see Note 10).  Any source document may be used that shows actual time a member was overseas, except TDY orders (they give no start/end dates).

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3AM recommends denying the application. The information provided by the applicant and the Master Personnel Records did not contain information that reflects the applicant completed 1 year of foreign service.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 Jun 18 for comment (Exhibit D), and the applicant replied on 11 Jun 18.  In her response, the applicant contended that the orders for the two overseas deployments were attached; however, no additional evidence was provided.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.   After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.   The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3AM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  However, should the applicant provide a copy of her paid travel voucher, the Board may be willing to reconsider her request  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-04382 in Executive Session on 18 Jul 18:

The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 22 Sep 17
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 9 Apr 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Jun 18.
Exhibit E:	Applicant’s response, dated 11 Jun 18.
Exhibit F:	Miscellaneous Documents (AFI 36-3202)

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.