RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03803
			COUNSEL: NO
			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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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 
award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His unit presented him with the PUC; however, it was never 
entered into his service records.

The applicant did not provide any documentation in support of 
his request. 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 16 Jun 61, the applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force.  
He served 3 years, 7 months and 17 days of total active service.  
He was credited with one year and two days of Foreign Service. 

The PUC is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces 
for outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy 
occurring on or after 7 Dec 41, for the United States Army and 
the United States Air Force units.  The unit must have displayed 
such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in 
accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and 
hazardous conditions to have set it apart and above other units 
participating in the same campaign.  The degree of heroism 
required is the same as that which would be required for award 
of the Air Force Cross.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  The applicant was assigned to the 
11th Civil Engineering Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 
from 26 Nov 61 to 30 Jan 64 and with the 23rd Air Base Group, Da 
Nang Air Base, Vietnam from 31 Jan 64 to 1 Feb 65.  

A review of the applicant’s records failed to locate any 
official documentation awarding the PUC to a unit during the 
applicant’s period of assignment.  To grant relief would be 
contrary to the eligibility criteria established by DODM 1348-
33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of 
the Air Force, the Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.

DPSID was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the 
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Republic of 
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) for his service 
from 16 Jun 61 to 2 Feb 65, and were not reflected in his 
records.  Upon final determination by the Board, DPSOR will 
administratively correct the applicant’s records.

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

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 8 Nov 13, review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this 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 an error or injustice.  After 
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant’s contention, 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 the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
Therefore, aside from the administrative corrections noted by 
DPSID, we find no basis to grant 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-03803 in Executive Session on 27 May 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Aug 13.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 17 Oct 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Nov 13.




							
							Panel Chair