RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01724
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 10 DEC 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) be upgraded to the Bronze Star
Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During his tour in Vietnam he was informed that he would be recommended for
the BSM. However, it was downgraded because of command policy.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and
documents extracted from his military personnel records.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant having served 28 years and 6 months on active duty retired
from the Air Force on 1 March 1987 in the grade of senior master sergeant
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 October
1982. He served in the Republic of Vietnam from 14 February 1967 through 5
December 1967. His DD Form 214, Report of Separation or Discharge from the
Armed Forces, indicates that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal
with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf
clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with valor device with three oak leaf
clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one silver and two bronze oak
leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam), Vietnam Service Medal with
three bronze service stars, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Overseas
Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with two oak leaf
clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf
cluster, NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm Device, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states two separate performance
reports for the years in question (1966-1967) indicates “Comparable
performance, fully anticipated, during the remainder of his tour should
result in his being recommended for the Bronze Star.” The statement was
again repeated in another performance report which states “His tiring
efforts and outstanding performance resulted in him being recommended for
the Bronze Star. DPPPR did not locate a special order or any official
recommendation from higher headquarters awarding the applicant the basic
BSM for his service in Vietnam.
The DPPPR complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 4 August 2006, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review
and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record along with the
applicant’s submission, the Board agrees with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force and adopts its rationale as the basis for
their conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. The Board is not unmindful or unappreciative of his service to
this Nation. However, in the absence of evidence which would show to the
satisfaction of the Board his entitlement to award of the BSM, the Board
finds no basis to favorably consider his request. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board finds no compelling basis to
recommend granting the 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-2006-
01724 in Executive Session on 13 September 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
Mr. Gary G. Sauner, Member
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 26 Jul 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 06.
MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
Panel Chair
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