RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02623

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the award of the 
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	a.  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V) 
(Administratively Corrected)

	b. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC 
w/P) (Administratively Corrected)

	c.  Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is eligible for these awards; however, they are not reflected 
on his DD Form 214.   

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of 
Special Order GB-862, dated 4 Dec 73 and Special Order GB-743, 
dated 16 Oct 69.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 Aug 
67.

On 4 Jun 71, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 19 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects his last duty assignment 
and major command as 377th Security Police Squadron, Pacific Air 
Forces.  It also reflects the following authorized Air Force 
Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

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


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for the Presidential Unit 
Citation, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an 
injustice.   Applicant provided a copy of Special Order GB-743 
awarding the 377th Security Police Squadron the PUC with an 
inclusive period of 31 Jan 68 to 2 Feb 68; however, the 
applicant was not assigned to that unit until 30 Jun 70; 
therefore, rendering him ineligible for the PUC.

Based on their review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record they were able to determine that the below Air 
Force Medals and/or Ribbons should have been awarded:

	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor
	- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
	- Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars

Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s official military personnel record will be completed 
by AFPC/DPSOR.

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 25 Mar 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 warranting 
correction of the applicant’s record to reflect his entitlement 
to the Presidential Unit Citation.  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 or injustice.  We note the Air 
Force OPR has determined the applicant’s eligibility for the Air 
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, the Republic of Vietnam 
Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Vietnam Service Medal with 
four Bronze Service Stars and will correct his records 
administratively.   Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
beyond that rendered administratively.


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02623 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02623 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Oct 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.