RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02433
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 FEB 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
a. His records be corrected to reflect he received the
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with three Oak Leaf Clusters (OLCs).
b. His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his one year
of service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is missing his second and third OLC for the DFC. His DD Form 214
lists his service in Vietnam as 150 days. He was stationed in Vietnam
for at least one year.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 8 December 1955, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
(RegAF) as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The Air Force (AF) Form 7 reflects the applicant was stationed in
Vietnam from 15 March 1968 through 13 March 1969.
Special Order G-2132 dated 3 June 1969, reflects the applicant was
awarded the DFC for extraordinary achievement for his participation in
an aerial flight on 8 November 1968.
The applicant’s records reflect he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal
(GCM), Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), GCM with two Bronze
Loops, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), AFGCM with one
Bronze OLC, AFLSA with two Bronze OLCs, National Defense Service Medal
(NDSM), Air Medal (AM) with six OLCs, AFGCM with two Bronze OLCs,
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with 10 Bronze Service Stars (BSS),
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), AFLSA with three Bronze OLCs,
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, AFLSA with four OLCs,
AFGCM with three OLCs.
The applicant retired on 1 January 1976, as a master sergeant (MSgt).
He served 20 years and 23 days of active duty service.
On 10 November 2005, HQ AFPC/DPPRSP informed the applicant a DD Form
214 is only corrected when the information listed was incorrect at the
time of separation. They further informed him his DD Form 214 dated
26 February 1972 reflected his overseas time as 1 year, 5 months and
29 days; and that this entry covered his tour in Vietnam.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR states there is no indication in the applicant’s records
that he was recommended or awarded the DFC with first through third
OLC. The applicant has not provided any documentation to substantiate
his request. Without official documents, such as a citation or
special order HQ AFPC/DPPPR cannot verify that a written
recommendation for the DFC with first through third OLC was ever
submitted for him. HQ AFPC/DPPPR further stated the applicant’s one
year service in Vietnam was verified by his DD Form 214 dated 26
February 1972. Therefore they recommend the applicant’s request for
award of the DFC three OLCs be denied.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
23 November 2005, 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 note of the
documentation provided in support of the applicant’s request for award
the DFC with 3 OLCs and credit for his one year of service in Vietnam.
As stated, the applicant’s foreign service appears to be accurately
reflected on his DD Form 214 dated 27 February 1972. The applicant
was awarded the DFC for his participation in an aerial flight on 8
November 1968. However, after thorough review of the available
personnel records, we found no evidence to verify he was eligible for
or recommended for the DFC with first through third OLC; nor has he
provided any documentation such as a citation or special order
reflecting he was awarded the DFC with first through third OLC.
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-
2005-02433 in Executive Session on 7 February 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Jul 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Nov 05.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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