RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02709
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NEIL MCKENNA
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 MAR 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and Good Conduct Medal
(GCM).
Examiner’s Note: HQ AFPC/DPPPR indicated the applicant’s records show she
is entitled to the Army GCM and a DD Form 215 - Correction to the DD Form
214 will be issued to the applicant. Therefore, the only issue before the
Board is the VSM.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The requested awards were omitted from her DD Form 214.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
ARPC Form 168, Computation for AF Form 526, indicates the applicant served
in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves at different times
from 1952 to 1985. However, during 3 May 1956 to 21 January 1975 the form
reflects the applicant was in a civilian status.
On 23 September 2005, AFPC/DPAPP advised the applicant that they did not
find any documents that show she was assigned to Vietnam or on a temporary
duty (TDY) to Vietnam. Also, the available medical records were reviewed
and there was nothing in the records that indicate she was in Vietnam.
They requested she provide documents which verify the location and the
length of any permanent change of station (PCS) or TDYs into Vietnam (i.e.,
TDY
Orders, Travel Vouchers or Flight Records which show specific time and
location of the TDY).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommended denial for time served in Vietnam. They indicated
the applicant claims she served in Vietnam during 1966 though 1967 and was
assigned to the hospital at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam. There are no
documents in the applicant’s records that confirm any service in Vietnam.
The applicant was asked to check her personal files to see if she had any
documents that could be used to show she served in Vietnam. The applicant
called their office and indicated many of her documents from the 1966
through 1967 time frame had been accidentally destroyed. She further
indicated she was going to contact both finance centers to see if they had
any documents that showed she served in Vietnam.
The evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPPR indicated after a review of the applicant’s military personnel
record they have verified her enlistment of 25 February 1952 to 11 May
1953. Therefore, she is entitled to the Army GCM. The applicant did not
furnish any additional documentation to support her claim to service in
Vietnam.
The Director of Assignments did a thorough review of the applicant’s record
and finance documents and found no documents that confirmed any service in
Vietnam.
On 10 November 2005, the date of the decision no additional documentation
had been presented. Therefore, they were unable to verify her entitlement
to the VSM. The applicant’s DD Form 214 will be updated to reflect award
of the GCM. They recommended denial for the VSM.
The evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 28 April 2006, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
counsel and applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit E).
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. The applicant’s contentions are
duly noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s submission
and the evidence of record there is no indication in the applicant’s
military personnel record that shows she is entitled to award of the VSM.
There are no documents that confirm any service in Vietnam. HQ AFPC/DPAPP
advised the applicant to check her personal files to see if she had any
documents that could be used to show she served in Vietnam; as of this
date, she has not responded. The Board notes that AFPC/DPPPR indicated the
applicant is entitled to the Army GCM and her DD Form 214 will be updated
to reflect the award. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the remaining
relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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-
02709 in Executive Session on 1 June 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 May 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 10 Nov 05, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 3 Jan 06, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letters, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 06, w/atch.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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