RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-02860	

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect entitlement to 
the Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Short Tour (AFOR-ST).  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Vietnam Campaign Medal was not reflected on his DD Form 214.  
He was discharged in 1971.  He needs this on his record.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served from 19 October 1967 to 7 July 1971.  He was released 
from active duty with an honorable characterization of service 
and was credited with 3 years, 8 months and 19 days of active 
duty service of which 2 years, 3 months and 28 days was credited 
with Foreign Service.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the request for the AFOR–ST, 
since the applicant was released from Active Duty on 7 Jul 1971 
and ribbon was not authorized until 12 October 1980.  However, 
they were able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the 
following and will administratively correct his records, 
accordingly:  

	1. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA w/V.  

	2. Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM 
w/2 BSS).  

	3. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC 
w/P).  

	4. Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM).  

The applicant was awarded the National Defense Service Medal 
which is listed on his DD Form 214, dated 7 July 1971; 
therefore, no update to the record is required.  


The complete AFPC/DPSID 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 17 September 2012 for review and comment within 30 
days (Exhibit D).  To date, this office has not received a 
response.  

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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 with regard to 
the applicant’s request for award of the Air Force Overseas 
Ribbon-Short Tour.  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 that relief beyond that already granted 
administratively is not warranted.  Therefore, we find no basis 
to favorably consider this portion of the 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 5 March 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
      , Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-02860:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 June 2012, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 5 September 2012.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 September 2012.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair



AFBCMR
1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 3700
Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762




Dear:

	Reference your application submitted under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 
1552, 10 USC), AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02860.

	After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board 
determined that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or 
injustice.  Accordingly, the Board denied your application.

	You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant evidence for consideration by the 
Board.  In the absence of such additional evidence, a further review of your application is not 
possible.

	BY DIRECTION OF THE PANEL CHAIR




				                                   
				                                   Chief Examiner
				                                   Air Force Board for Correction
				                                   of Military Records

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