RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02017 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to show that: 

 

1. He was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 
(RVCM). 

 

2. His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be 
updated to reflect “Yes” in Block 19 indicating his service in 
IndoChina. (Administratively corrected) 

 

3. He was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). (Already reflected on his DD Form 214) 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His service in Thailand and his AFGCM are not properly reflected 
on his DD Form 214. He served approximately 341 days at U-Tapao 
Air Base, Thailand from Feb 75 through Feb 79, and received the 
AFGCM in Mar 78. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, a travel 
voucher, and a Report of Travel Time/Leave. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered active duty on 3 Feb 75, served until his 
Honorable discharge on 2 Feb 79, and was credited with four 
years of active service, which included one year of foreign 
service. 

 

On 12 Jul 12, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant they had 
verified his foreign service time at U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand 
from 24 Jul 75 through 20 Jul 76, for a total of 11 months and 
26 days. Based upon this information, the applicant’s records 


were administratively corrected to reflect “Yes” in Block 19 of 
his DD Form 214 to indicate his service in IndoChina. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the 
RVCM, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. 
The RVCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United 
States who served for six months in South Vietnam during the 
period 1 Mar 61 through 28 Mar 73, or who served outside the 
geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct 
combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an 
aggregate of six months. AFPC/DPA verified the applicant’s 
service in Thailand from 24 Jul 75 through 20 Jul 76. However, 
this was after the period of eligibility for award of the RVCM. 
Therefore the applicant does not qualify. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 30 Aug 12 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 an error or injustice with respect 
to the applicant’s request for the RVCM. 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. We note the Air 
Force OPR determined the applicant’s records should be 
administratively corrected to reflect his service in IndoChina 


and his entitlement to the AFGCM. Therefore, in view of the 
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered 
administratively. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02017 in Executive Session on 9 Jan 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair