RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01644
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the Air 
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and Bronze Oak Leaf 
Cluster (AFOUA w/V and 1BOLC).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He recently realized that these awards were awarded.  His 
Vietnam service covers the dates of the awards and will complete 
his military record for serving in the war zone.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of 
Support of Application and a copy of his DD Form 214.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 6 Sep 63 
and received an honorable discharge on 26 may 67 after serving 
3 years, 8 months, and 21 days on active duty.

AF Form 215, Correction of Report of Separation from Active 
Duty, reflects the applicant’s records will be corrected to add 
the AFOUA w/V, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service 
Stars (VSM w/2BSS), and RVNGC w/P.

AFOUA Criteria:  Awarded by the secretary of the Air Force to 
numbered units that have distinguished themselves by 
exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement 
that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. 
The services include; performance of exceptionally meritorious 
service, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of 
national or international significance, combat operations 
against an armed enemy of the United States, or military 
operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile 
actions by an opposing foreign force.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the AFOUA w/V and 1BOLC.  In 
this respect, they were able to verify the applicant’s initial 
award of the AFOUA w/V for being assigned to the 377th Air Police 
Squadron; however, they were unable to verify his attachment or 
assignment to an additional unit that received the award.  

The complete 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 5 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, this office has received no 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.  In this 
respect, we note the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
will administratively correct the applicant’s record to reflect 
award of the AFOUA w/V and RVNCG w/P.  We concur with the Air 
Force’s recommended actions.  However, with regard to the AFOUA 
w/V and 1BOLC we do not find he has provided any documentary 
evidence to substantiate his claim he was assigned to an 
additional unit that was awarded the AFOUA; therefore, 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, 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01644 in Executive Session on 12 Dec 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 13.




                                   
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