RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02569
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 2 August 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with fourth bronze star, VSM
with fifth bronze star, VSM with sixth bronze star, the Korean Defense
Service Medal, and the Cold War Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His local military finance office said the pay files he submitted should
prove his temporary duty in combat missions that entitled him to the
requested awards. He needs these awards for veteran’s medical benefits.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a personal statement
and copies of military pay records. The applicant’s submission, with
attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 June 1959, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age
of 17 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four years. He
was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant (E-7) effective
1 August 1978.
Special Order TB-971, dated 20 October 1971, indicates the applicant served
temporary duty in Suwon Air Base, Korea, for a period of 59 days.
The applicant was voluntarily released from active duty on 31 July 1983
with an honorable characterization of service and retired effective 1
August 1983. He served 23 years, 10 months and 21 days of active duty.
The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From
Active Duty, reflects his award of the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster,
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Non-
commissioned Officer Professional Education Graduate Ribbon, Army Good
Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four oak leaf
clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Presidential Unit
Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster,
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with device, Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four oak leaf
clusters. On 31 October 2005, a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214,
was issued to add his award of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Basic
Aircrew Badge, and Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for award of
additional Air Medals for missions flown. DPPPR states they are unable to
find evidence that he was recommended for, or awarded additional oak leaf
clusters to his Air Medal. Additionally, they are unable to verify any
additional awards of the VSM not already listed on his discharge
certificate. The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant indicates he is not requesting any more Air Medals. The Air
Force advisory took his comments out of context. He is looking for three
more awards of the VSM. In addition, he notices the Korean Defense Service
Medal and the Cold War Medal are also not listed on his DD Form 214 or DD
Form 215. The applicant’s rebuttal 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice warranting partial relief with respect
to the request for the KDSM. We note the applicant’s record contains
verification that he was assigned to the Republic of Korean effective 29
October 1971 for a period of 59 days, meeting the award criteria of 30
consecutive days. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be
corrected to show he was awarded the KDSM for the period 29 October 1971
through 27 December 1971.
4. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice warranting the award of the Vietnam
Service Medal with 5th, 6th, and 7th Bronze Stars. We find no evidence in
the applicant’s record, nor has he submitted evidence to verify his
entitlement to additional Vietnam Service Medals not already reflected on
his DD Form 215. In this regard, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt
their rationale that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this part of
the application.
5. We note the applicant’s added request for award of the Cold War Medal
in his rebuttal to the Air Force advisory opinion. The applicant has since
been notified the Cold War Medal is a commemorative medal not sanctioned by
the Department of Defense to those who served during the Cold War. The
Cold War Recognition Certificate recognizes members of the Armed Forces and
civilian personnel of the US Government who served the United States during
the Cold War and can be obtained from commercial sources.
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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 Korean Defense
Service Medal, for the period 29 October 1971 through 27 December 1971, for
the sacrifices and contributions he made while serving in the Republic of
Korea.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 10 May 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-02569 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 28 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Apr 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Letter, not dated.
MICHAEL V. BARBINO
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2005-02569
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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal, for the period 29 October 1971
through 27 December 1971, for the sacrifices and contributions he made
while serving in the Republic of Korea.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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