RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03775
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 17 JUNE 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would like to replace one of his Humanitarian Service Medals (HSM) he
earned during the Vietnam evacuations for a Vietnam Service Medal.
In support of his appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214.
Applicant’s submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Records reflect that the applicant retired in the grade of captain
effective 1 November 1992. He had served 20 years, 4 months and 9 days on
active duty.
His discharge document for the period 22 June 1972 to 16 November 1975
reflects he was assigned as a Security Specialist at U-Tapao Airfield
Thailand, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship ribbon, Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR states the
applicant was assigned to U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand, from 19 December 1974
to 19 December 1975. During his assignment, the applicant earned the
entitlement to the HSM with two Bronze Service Stars. DPPPR advises there
is no requirement that the HSM can be exchanged for the VSM. The
requirements for both awards are different. Entitlement for the HSM is one
day in the area of eligibility providing hands-on action in direct support
of the operation or relief effort. Entitlement to the VSM is 30
consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in the AOE providing direct
support of Vietnam operations. DPPPR advises the applicant was in
Southeast Asia from 19 December 1974 to 19 December 1975; therefore, he is
ineligible for the award of the VSM. The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 27 January 2006, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and comment. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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 error or injustice warranting award of the Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM). The VSM is awarded for service in Vietnam during the period 4
July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The applicant was assigned to Thailand
from 19 December 1974 to 19 December 1975, past the eligibility period for
award of the VSM. In addition, there is no requirement that the
Humanitarian Service Medal can be exchanged for the VSM. We agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion
that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Therefore, we find no 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 probable 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 this application, AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2005-03775, in Executive Session on 30 March 2006, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Dec 05 w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 20 Jan 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jan 06.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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