RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01747
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 30 NOV 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he received the Presidential Unit
Citation (PUC) with two Oak Leaf Clusters (OLCs) and Vietnam service
awards.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He requested a replacement DD Form 214 and when he received the DD
Form 214 it did not reflect his PUC with two OLCs and Vietnam Service
award.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 31 August
1964, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The applicant’s records reflect he was awarded the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA),
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Air Force Good Conduct Medal
(AFGCM) and the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA). His
records further reflect he was stationed in Okinawa from 13 February
1965 through 23 August 1966. He had 1 year, 6 months and 11 days of
foreign service.
The applicant was released from active duty on 30 August 1968 with an
honorable discharge under the provisions of AFM 39-10. He served four
years of active duty service.
On 9 June 2005, HQ AFPC/DPAPP requested the applicant provide
documentation to verify he was on Temporary Duty (TDY) in Vietnam or
Thailand. The applicant did not respond.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP states there is no documentation in the applicant’s
record confirming TDYs into Vietnam or Thailand during his tour of
duty in Okinawa. Therefore, based on the above information they
recommend the requested relief be denied.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPPPR states although the applicant contends he was TDY to
Vietnam and Thailand, a review of his official military record and the
documentation provided did not reflect the applicant was TDY to either
place. Without official documentation to verify he was TDY to Vietnam
or Thailand, his eligibility for Vietnam service time cannot be
verified. Therefore, they recommend the requested relief be denied
(Exhibit E).
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on
30 June and 5 August 2005, respectively for review and response. 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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinions and the recommendations of the Air
Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.
The applicant contends when he received his replacement DD Form 214,
his Presidential Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters and Vietnam
service award were omitted. The applicant has not provided any
documentation to substantiate his request, nor did he respond to the
request to provide documentation verifying he was TDY in Vietnam or
Thailand. A review of the applicant’s service records and performance
reports does not reflect that he was TDY to either Thailand or Vietnam
or participated in any operations in direct support of an operation in
Vietnam. Without official documentation such as TDY orders or
vouchers, his eligibility for service credit for Vietnam service can
not be verified. Further, the applicant’s records do not reveal his
unit of assignment while assigned to Kadena AB, Japan; therefore, it
is not possible to determine with any certainty whether he is entitled
the PUC. 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2005-01747 in Executive Session on 22 September 2005, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Panel Chair
Ms. Sue A. Lumpkins, Member
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 21 May 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 29 Jun 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jun 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 29 Jul 05.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 05.
CHRISTOPHER D. CAREY
Panel Chair
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