RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00485
INDEX CODE: 107.00
APPLICANT COUNSEL: None
SSN HEARING DESIRED: No
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records and his DD Form 214 be updated to reflect that he received
the following awards for his service in Vietnam: the President Unit
Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) with V device,
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm at Phu Cat Vietnam AB.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 15 Jul 99, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) issued a DD
Form 215, adding the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal to his records. The applicant was also entitled to the
Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, the Presidential Unit
Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and
these decorations have been added to the applicant's DD Form 214.
Therefore, the only issue remaining for consideration by the Board is
the award of the AFOUA.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted
from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter
prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly,
there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.
_________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR states service members are not eligible to receive
awards issued to their parent or subordinate units. They informed the
applicant on 26 Mar 02, that his DD Form 215, issued on 15 Jul 99 was
incomplete and that he was assigned to the 366th Field Maintenance
Squadron (FMS), not the 366th Wing and that he is only entitled to the
unit awards that the 366th FMS earned. The 366th FMS received the
AFOUA with V device for periods 1 Apr 68-31 Jul 69, 1 Aug 69-1 Aug
70. The applicant is not eligible for receiving the awards for either
period because he was not assigned to the unit until 29 Jul 71. They
recommend the applicant's request for award of the AFOUA be denied.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
Examiner's Note: We have been informally advised by the OPR that
foreign unit awards, such as the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
w/Palm, regardless of whether the service member served in more than
one unit, or the unit was awarded the award more than once the service
member is only eligible to receive the award one time.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7
June 2002, for review and response. 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 error or injustice. The applicant's contentions are
duly noted; however, we do not find his contentions in and by
themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided
by the Air Force. We note that the applicant has been awarded the
Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, and Republic
of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. With regard to the last
mentioned award, the service member is only entitled to receive the
award once. Further, the applicant has not presented persuasive
evidence that he is eligible for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
he requests. We therefore agree with the recommendations of the Air
Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision
that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered
either an error or an injustice. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
00485 in Executive Session on 22 August 2002, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
Mr. George Franklin, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Feb 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 15 May 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jun 02.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-04138
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04138 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: DVA-NY HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) be added to his records. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS...
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-00254 INDEX CODE: 107.00 APPLICANT COUNSEL: None SSN HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH), Air Force Overseas Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). DPPPR recommends denying applicant's request for award of the PH, Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2006-02306
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02306 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 31 JANUARY 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the Air Medal (AM), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor & One Oak Leaf...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02424
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application for award of the Purple Heart (PH) and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) be denied. We do not wish to deprive the applicant of awards to which he is entitled; however, based on the evidence before us, we have no recourse but to conclude that his request for the PH, AFCM and CRM should be denied. As to the Cold War Victory Medal, Senior...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2003-00675
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00675 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Korean Defense Service Medal, The Republic of Korea Service Cease-Fire Period Medal, The Republic of China 823 Campaign Badge of Honor, the Republic of China U.S. Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge, the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-03668
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03668 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 4 JUNE 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM), Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). We...
AF | BCMR | CY2002 | BC-2001-02959
Other Air Force Security veterans with whom he served in Vietnam went through the same combat and received the “V” device. Seven days were considered time lost to the government. Since the applicant only provided documentation that shows his assignment to Det 1, 377 ABW, this unit’s awards are the only ones to which they can verify the applicant is entitled.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2007-01591
HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s complete 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 15 Jun 07 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and...
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00753 INDEX CODE: 107 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 by adding the appropriate awards/decorations as follows: Add the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) Add the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)...
AF | BCMR | CY1999 | BC-1998-00753
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00753 INDEX CODE: 107 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 by adding the appropriate awards/decorations as follows: Add the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) Add the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)...