RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00393
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 11 AUG 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Combat Recognition Ribbon (CRR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not receive recognition for combat while serving in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form
214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge
and a copy of his Veterans Affairs Statement in Support of Claim
package.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 Mar 1967, and was
progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant. He was released from
active duty on 7 May 1971 for expiration term of service and he
received an honorable discharge. He served a total of four years, two
months and six days active duty service.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal.
On 3 March 2006, his records were administratively corrected to
reflect award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and
one Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC), the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze
Service Stars and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.
(Exhibit B)
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states the CRR was a tentative
award of the United States Army. The proposed CRR was eventually
renamed and released as the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The CAB
creation was approved by the U.S. Army on 2 May 2005, and can be
retroactively awarded to soldiers who engaged in combat after 18
September 2001. The applicant served in Vietnam from May 1968 to May
1969, which makes him ineligible for award of the CRR.
The DPPPR evaluation is 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 2
June 2006 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, the Board
was not persuaded that he should be awarded the Combat Recognition
Ribbon. The Board notes to be eligible for the CRR, members must have
engaged in combat after 18 September 2001. Since the applicant served
in Vietnam from May 1968 to May 1969, he does not meet the criteria
for award of this medal. 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 a 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 no considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006-
00393 in Executive Session on 12 July 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. B. J. White-Olson, Panel Chair
Ms. Debra K. Walker, Member
Ms. Judith B. Oliva, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 3 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jun 06.
B. J. WHITE-OLSON
Panel Chair
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