RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-00002
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: DAV
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in
Operation New Tape in the Congo.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was temporarily assigned for approximately 60 days in 1961 to
Leopoldville, Congo and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect
the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for said service.
In support of the appeal, the applicant provides copies of his temporary
duty (TDY) orders dated 22 Mar 61 and 1 Jul 61 and other documents
associated with his service.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the regular Air Force on 12 Feb 1956 in the
grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four years. He was awarded
the Air Force Longevity Service (AFLS) Medal.
On 14 Aug 61, the applicant was released from active duty under the
provisions of AFR 39-10 (Expiration Term of Service) with an honorable
characterization of service in the grade of airman second class (E-3).
He was credited with 5 years, 6 months, and 3 days of active service.
On 17 Apr 2000, Personnel Program Management, HQ AFPC/DPPRRB, informed
the applicant that he was entitled to the National Defense Service Medal.
The applicant, Veterans Administration and Department of Labor were
issued copies of the DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as evidence of the correction.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Recognition Programs Branch, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, reviewed the applicant’s
case and recommended denial. The advisory states that although the
applicant submitted copies of orders dated 22 Mar 61 and 1 Jul 61
relevant to the temporary duty assignment in the Congo, it required
additional data (Travel Voucher) to confirm the applicant actually
accomplishment the duty in question. The applicant was requested to
provide said document. The applicant did not respond to the request
(Exhibit C).
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant’s counsel, Division of Veterans Affairs (DVA), states that
the applicant’s personnel file shows no indication that the orders in
question were changed, countermanded, or disobeyed nor that the applicant
served anywhere in the Air Force during the time period other than
Leopoldville, Congo as ordered. DVA states the applicant was suddenly
inoculated with 6 immunizations/ vaccinations in January and March 1961
that would be necessary in preparation for deployment to the area. DVA
states that the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) in St Louis
informed them that since travel vouchers have a very short shelf life;
they could not provide a copy of the applicant’s 40-year-old travel
voucher.
Applicant’s complete submission is at 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 timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice to warrant awarding the
applicant the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. While the applicant
could not provide a copy of his travel voucher for the period in
question, we are persuaded by the evidence provided by the applicant and
the rebuttal by the Division of Veterans Affairs to the Air Force
Advisory substantiated that the applicant did participate in Operation
New Tape in the Congo for a period of at least 60 days. Therefore, we
believe that any doubt should be resolved in favor of the applicant and
recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Congo from 23 Mar 61 to
26 Apr 61.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 29 June 99, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Mr. John E. Pettit, Member
Mr. Patrick R. Wheeler, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated, 23 Dec 99.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, dated, 13 Apr 00.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated, 28 Apr 00.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 00-00002
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of
Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed
that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to Applicant, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Congo for a period of
sixty days commencing on or about 23 mar 61.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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