RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-03540
INDEX CODE 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 reflect receipt of the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with “V” (AFOUA/V) Device [administratively granted - see below]
and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons applicant believes he has been the victim of an error
and/or an injustice are contained in his complete submission,
including his 11 February 1999 letter and attachments, which are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 18 May 1970. During the period in
question, he was a Morse Systems Operator assigned to the 6994th
Security Squadron in Thailand, with additional duty as Awards and
Decorations Monitor. He was released from active duty on 15 February
1974 in the grade of sergeant with 3 years, 8 months and 28 days of
active service and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.
By letter dated 14 January 1999, HQ AFPC/DPPPR advised the applicant
that he was entitled to the AFOUA/V, as well as the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. His DD Form 214 has been
administratively corrected to reflect this.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Recognition Programs Branch, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, advised that
there is no way to ascertain the mission of any of the flights
recorded, what operation they supported, or the airspace in which they
flew. The Historical Section of the Air Intelligence Agency (AIA)
would only be able to confirm that some of the missions of the 6999th
were flown over Cambodia; they would not be able to confirm that any
specific individual flew combat missions over Cambodia. Without
documentation proving the applicant met the basic criteria, it cannot
be verified that he is eligible for the AFEM. Denial is recommended.
A copy of the complete Air Force evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the advisory and indicated he understood the
regulation concerning award of the AFEM to require only that personnel
be attached or assigned to a unit involved in the particular operation-
--in this case, the Cambodian bombing campaign of 29 March-15 August
1973. The 6994th was a direct support unit stationed in Thailand
during the pertinent period. He thought the AFEM was a unit award
rather than an individual award.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.
On 28 May 1999, the AFBCMR Staff advised the applicant of the
administrative correction regarding the AFOUA/V. In response to
questions raised in the applicant’s 14 April 1999 rebuttal, he was
also informed that any research would have to be conducted by him and
that he could either ask for an extension or request that his case be
temporarily withdrawn until he was ready to proceed.
Applicant responded with a 21 June 1999 request (Exhibit G) for a 60-
day extension, which was granted by the AFBCMR Staff on 9 July 1999
(Exhibit H). However, to date no additional response has been
received by this office.
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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 probable error or injustice. The applicant’s request
for the AFOUA/V has been administratively granted; therefore, the only
issue remaining for this Board’s consideration pertains to the AFEM.
After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s
submission, we are not persuaded that he should be awarded the AFEM.
In this regard, the applicant has not provided persuasive evidence
that he meets the individual or unit eligibility criteria for this
medal. Although advised that the burden of proof rests on him and
afforded ample opportunity to provide additional documentation, the
applicant has not met his burden of having suffered either an
error or injustice warranting relief. Therefore, based on the
available evidence, we find no compelling basis for granting the
applicant’s request for the AFEM.
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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 26 October 1999, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Panel Chair
Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Member
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Dec 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 19 Feb 99.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 22 Mar 99.
Exhibit E. Letters, Applicant, dated 22 Mar & 14 Apr 99,
w/atch.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Mar 99.
Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 21 Jun 99.
Exhibit H. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Jul 99.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Panel Chair
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