RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-03244
COUNSEL: NONE
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 show that he was awarded the Air Medal, First
Oak Leaf Cluster (AM, 1 OLC) and any other awards to which entitled.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be awarded the AM, 1 OLC, due to the number of missions (i.e., he
flew in Vietnam).
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, the
special orders relieving him from active duty, his Rated Non-Pilot
Individual Flight Records covering the period October 1965 to June 1966,
and the orders and citation awarding him the AM for meritorious achievement
while participating in sustained aerial flight in Southeas Asia during the
period 7 December 1965 to 20 December 1965.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 June 1962, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force and was
assigned to the 773rd Troop Carrier Squadron at Langley AFB, Virginia, as
an aircraft loadmaster.
During the period 28 November 1965 to 16 June 1966, the applicant was
assigned to the 773rd Troop Carrier Squadron at Clark AB, the Philippines.
The applicant’s Airman Performance Report (APR) rendered for the period
30 November 1964 through 16 June 1965, states that, “He recently returned
from a 60 day rotation to the Far East. During this rotation he flew 17
missions into South Viet Nam.”
The applicant was released from active duty on 22 June 1966 and transferred
to the inactive Reserve under the provisions of AFR 39-14, paragraph 3C
(Convenience of the Government). He completed 3 years, 11 months, and 26
days of active service. During this period, he was awarded the AM, the
VSM, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal
and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
Headquarters 7th Air Force special order XXXX, dated 30 June 1966, awarded
the applicant the AM for meritorious achievement while participating in
aerial flight in Southeast Asia during the period 7 December 1965 to 20
December 1965.
The AM is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement while participating
in aerial flight.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Awards and Decorations Section, AFPC/DPPPR, reviewed the
application and states that based on the special order provided by the
applicant, they have verified his entitlement to the basic AM. In
addition, his Airman Performance Report (APR) rendered for the period 30
November 1964 through 16 June 1965 states that he flew 17 missions into
Vietnam during the rating period. In view of this, they have also verified
his entitlement to the VSM. However, he did not receive an AM for those 17
missions. In addition, he has not provided any documentation showing that
he was recommended for any additional AMs for combat flight missions, and
there is nothing in his records to show that a recommendation was written
or submitted. Therefore, they recommend denial of his request for award of
an additional AM.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26
January 2001, for review and response within 30 days. However, as of this
date, no 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 warranting award of an additional
Air Medal (AM) to the applicant. Although AFPC has administratively
corrected his record to reflect award of the AM basic and the Vietnam
Service Medal (VSM), there is no evidence he was ever submitted for an
additional AM. The personal sacrifice the applicant endured for his
country is noted and our decision should in no way lessen his service;
however, insufficient documentary evidence has been presented to warrant
awarding him an additional AM. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no compelling 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 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 8 March 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Patricia D. Vestal, Panel Chair
Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Member
Mr. Lawrence R. Leehy, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Nov 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 28 Dec 00, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 26 Jan 01.
PATRICIA D. VESTAL
Panel Chair
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