RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03203 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be given credit for his service in Vietnam and other parts of 
Southeast Asia (SEA). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

While assigned to Goose Air Base, he volunteered for multiple 
missions to Japan, South Korea and Vietnam from Jan – Jul 68. 
His DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued 
11 Dec 68, reflects two years of Foreign Service; however, his 
record can only account for 17 months of that service leaving 
seven months of overseas service unaccounted. 

 

He participated in, on different occasions, aerial flights 
transferring aircraft parts to Air Rescue units in Da Nang AFB, 
Vietnam. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 6 Jul 65, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for 
a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to the 
grade of sergeant (Sgt/E-4), effective 1 Feb 68. 

 

On 11 Dec 68, he was released from active duty with a reason for 
separation of early release at Christmas, with an honorable 
character of service. He was credited with three years, five 
months, and six days of active duty service, including two years 
of Foreign Service. 

 

The applicant was awarded the National Defense Service Medal 
(NDSM), the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), and 
the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM. 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR will administratively correct the applicant’s record 
to reflect award of the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and 
the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) (Korea). They noted 


a typographical error on the DD Form 214 which they believe to 
be the AFEM vice AFER. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the request for service in SEA, 
stating, in part that although they could verify the applicant 
was TDY to Korea, based on a lack of evidence, they could not 
confirm any time served in SEA. 

 

DPAPP was able to verify the applicant’s service in Osan Korea 
from 29 Feb – 29 May 68, based on annotations in his medical 
records. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). Based on a review of 
the applicant records, they found no evidence the applicant met 
the criteria for award of the VSM. 

 

DPSID did verify the applicant’s entitlement to the AFEM (Korea) 
and the KDSM. In addition, they noted, the SAEMR was already 
listed on his DD Form 214. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 Dec 12 for review and response. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). 

 

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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. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendation 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt 
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 


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 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-2012-03203 in Executive Session on 30 April 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jul 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Sep 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair