RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01246
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 27 October 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his award of the Air Medal (AM) and
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge, is missing the requested awards. He would like the certificates
and medals for both replaced in order to pass them onto his son.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form
214.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 2 July 1963, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age
of 21 in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years. He served
as an Aircraft Mechanic and was progressively promoted to the grade of
airman first class (E-4) effective 21 June 1966 and with a date of rank of
1 June 1966. The applicant’s record indicates he served foreign service in
the Philippines.
On 16 June 1967, the applicant was released from active duty and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve (AFRES). He served 3 years, 11
months, and 15 days on active duty of which 1 year, 6 months and 21 days
was foreign service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects his awards as
the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. On 1 July 1969, the applicant was
honorably discharged from the AFRES.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends disapproval of the applicant’s request for award of
the AM. DPPPR states after a complete review of the applicant’s official
military record and provided documentation, they were unable to verify his
entitlement to the AM. In addition, they were unable to find any evidence
of a recommendation for, or award of, the AM.
DPPPR was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the VSM based on a
60-day temporary duty (TDY) he served in Vietnam. On 17 August 2006, the
applicant’s was sent a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, indicating
his records had been corrected to reflect his award of the VSM. Following
notification of his records being corrected to reflect his award of the
VSM, the applicant requested his records also be corrected to reflect
additional service time in Vietnam in the amount of 300 days versus 60
days. DPPPR states the AFPC Directorate of Assignments were unable to
verify the applicant served any time in Vietnam other than his 60-day TDY,
therefore, DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request to correct
his record to reflect additional time served in Vietnam.
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 1
September 2006, for review and comment within 30 days. 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. We note AFPC has administratively
corrected the applicant’s records to reflect his award of the VSM;
therefore, we will only address his request for award of the AM and
additional duty time in Vietnam. After a thorough review of the available
records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for the award
of the AM. We note the applicant’s assertion that he was previously
awarded the AM; however, there is no indication in the applicant’s record
that he was recommended for, or awarded, the AM. We also note the
applicant’s additional contention that he served approximately 300 days in
Vietnam; however, we find no evidence to support this contention beyond a
60-day temporary duty in Vietnam. The personal sacrifice the applicant
endured for his country is noted and the recommendation to deny the
requested relief in no way diminishes the high regard we have for his
service. Nevertheless, in view of the above, we find no basis to favorably
consider 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 this application in Executive
Session on 31 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Martha J. Evans, Panel Chair
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard, Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-01246
was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Apr 06, with atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 12 Jul 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
MARTHA J. EVANS
Panel Chair
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