RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2020-00580

xxxxxxxxxxxx	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

1.  Correct his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to reflect the following:

	a. Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Long Tour
	b. Air Force Overseas Ribbon – Short Tour

2. Correct his DD Form 24, Block 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) to reflect the following:

	a. Base Commander’s Special Assistant for Transportation
	b. Director of Operations 
	c. Acting Director of Operations, XXXXXXXXXX 

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

These items were not cataloged on his DD Form 214.  His evaluation reports show he acted as the Base Commander’s Special Assistant for Transportation, where he worked outside of his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) as a pilot, and took over the transportation department, resulting in an excellent evaluation from the two previous failed Inspector General inspections.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

According to documentation provided by the applicant, he is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel (O-5).

On 9 Dec 58, according to DD Form 214, provided by the applicant, he entered the Regular Air Force.

On 5 Nov 74, according to a Base Level Military Personnel System printout, provided by the applicant, handwritten entries show several overseas assignments (Thailand 9 Nov 66 – 5 Jun 67 and Hawaii 27 Aug 70 – 20 Jan 74).

According to AF Form 707, Officer Effectiveness Report, for the period 1 Jun 74 – 14 Apr 75, provided by the applicant, he served in Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC) 1495Z, with unique duties and tasks: Base Commander’s Special Assistant for Transportation.

According to AF Form 707 for the period 15 Apr 77 – 12 Aug 77, provided by the applicant he served in PAFSC N1355B, with a Duty Title, Wing, Chief Operations Division.

On 31 Aug 83, according to DD Form 214, provided by the applicant, he was separated and credited with 24 years, 8 months, and 22 days active service, and 4 years, 4 months, and 19 days of Foreign Service.

On 1 Sep 83, according to Special Order No. AC-8770, dated 5 Jul 83, the applicant was retired in the grade of O-5 and was credited with 24 years, 8 months, and 22 days of active service.

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY

Air Force Manual 36-2806, Awards and Memorialization Program.  The Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Short and Long Tour) was established on 12 Oct 80 to recognize completion of an overseas tour.  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.

Air Force Instruction 36-3202, Separation Documents.  Table 4 (How to Prepare DD Form 214) Rule 14, Item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty): Enter the PAFSC and all additional AFSCs in which the member served for one year or more, during their continuous active military service.  In each AFSC, show the highest skill level in which the member performed duties.  For each AFSC give the AFSC title (Not Duty Title) with the years and months of service.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was not timely filed.

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

3.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  The applicant’s overseas assignments did not meet the criteria for award of the Air Force Overseas Ribbons (Short or Long Tour).  Additionally, the applicant did not serve in his additional duty assignments for one year; therefore, the information on his DD Form 214 is correct.  The Board also notes the applicant did not file the application within three years of discovering the alleged error or injustice, as required by Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code, and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR).  While the applicant asserts a date of discovery within the three-year limit, the Board does not find the assertion supported by a preponderance of the evidence.  The Board does not find it in the interest of justice to waive the three-year filing requirement.  In view of the foregoing, the Board finds the application untimely and recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the application was not timely filed; it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the delay; and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2020-00580 in Executive Session on 2 Sep 20:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 28 Oct 19.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.

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