RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04560
	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be entitled to the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). 
(Administratively Corrected)

2.  He be entitled to the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).

3.  He be entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 
(AFOUA).

4.  He be entitled to the Military Airlift Command Pride Award.

5.  He be entitled to any additional awards he may be 
authorized.

6.  His overseas service in Japan be recognized.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was never given awards or decorations he earned and they are 
missing from his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States 
Report of Transfer or discharge.

He requires proof for his Department of Veterans Affairs claim.

In support of his request the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, AF Form 626, Temporary Duty Order – Military, AF 
Forms 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of 
Station – Military, and various other documents associated with 
his request.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 26 October 
1966 to 23 October 1970, to include one year and one month of 
Foreign Service.

In a letter to the applicant dated 14 February 2013, AFPC/DPAPP 
advised the applicant that they verified and confirmed he had 
boots on the ground Foreign Service time at Tay Ninh Army 
Airfield, Republic of Vietnam from 30 May 1968 to 30 May 1969, 
for one year and one day.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
award of the PUC and AFOUA.  DPSID states that they are unable 
to verify he served with any units that received any of the 
aforementioned awards.  Further, DPSID recommends denial of his 
request for entitlement to the Military Airlift Command Pride 
Award as it is a base level award and is not reflected on the DD 
Form 214.

DPSID was able to verify his entitlement to the AFGCM and the 
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).  Upon 
the final Board decision, administrative correction of his 
official military personnel record will be completed by 
AFPC/DPSOY.

The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 February 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office (Exhibit D).

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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 error or injustice to warrant 
entitlement to the PUC, AFOUA, or the Military Airlift Command 
Pride Award.  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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
or injustice.  We note the OPR was able to verify his 
entitlement to the AFGCM and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry 
Cross with Palm and will administratively correct his record.  
Regarding his request to correct his records to reflect Foreign 
Service in Japan, the applicant has not provided sufficient 
evidence to persuade us that he served or was stationed in 
Japan.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 
we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 2 July 2013, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603:

  , Panel Chair
  , Member
  , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-04560:

 Exhibit A.  DD Forms 149, dated 25 September 2012, w/atchs.
 Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
 Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 January 2013, w/atch.
 Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 February 2013.




								
								Panel Chair