RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01725
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 10 DEC 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
(AFEM), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) be added
to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, dated 15 Feb 67.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He requested replacement medals and ribbons in Apr 06. However,
what he received was not what he was awarded upon his departure
from the Air Force in Feb 67. He received the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) and the 65 National Defense Medal in
May 06.
During his separation out processing, he was instructed to take a
copy of his DD Form 214 to the Post Exchange (PX) and he would be
given the medals and ribbons listed except for the VSM, because
they were not available.
He was told to contact his congressman and he would receive them.
The medals/ribbons he received that day based on his 214 was the
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), AFEM, the
65 National Defense Medal and the RVNCM.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his
Temporary Duty (TDY) order, along with the corresponding travel
vouchers, Orders T-201, (18 Feb 66 for 10 days), T-312, (9 Mar 66),
and T-1590, (21 Nov 66 for 30 days).
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 May 63 in the
grade of airman basic for a period of four years. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-4).
On 13 Feb 76, he was honorably released from active duty under the
provisions of AFM 39-10. He was credited with 3 years, 8 months,
and 24 days of active duty service. DD Form 214, Item 24(c),
Foreign and/or Seas Service reflected 1 year and 7 days of foreign
service.
DD Form 214, dated 13 Feb 76, listed award of the SAEMR and the
65 National Defense Service Medal. On 28 Aug 06, applicant’s
DD Form 214 was administratively corrected to award the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended denial of
the applicant’s request for the AFEM and RVNCM. According to the
DD Form 214, applicant served in the Republic of Philippines from
Feb 66 to Feb 67, during that time period he was TDY (temporary
duty assignment) to Vietnam and Thailand for a total of 47 days.
They were unable to locate official documentation in the
applicant’s records to verify his entitlement to the AFEM.
Applicant did not serve the required six months to be eligible for
the RVNCM.
HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant provided further documentation in response to the Air
Force evaluation.
In support of his appeal, applicant provided a copy of TDY order in
support of Operation Greenleaf, effective 3 Feb 65 for 60 days.
Applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at Exhibit E.
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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 took notice of
the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the
case; however, 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. The Board noted that
military members who served in Vietnam after July 1965 were awarded
the VSM, while prior to July 1965 they would have been awarded the
AFEM for that period of service. Should the applicant provide
further documentation to substantiate his eligibility for the AFEM
and the RVNCM, we would be willing to reconsider his petition. In
view of the above, 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-01725 in Executive Session on 17 October 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 May 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 27 Jul 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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