RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03339
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the BSM for his service in Vietnam.
In support of his request, applicant provided his personal
narrative of his tour in Southeast Asia (SEA), a copy of his
United States Official Passport, stating he was abroad on an
official assignment, various documents and certificates
pertaining to his tour in SEA, and a copy of his retirement
order.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The member served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from
17 Aug 54 - 31 Aug 74, as an operating room technician. He
served continuously until his voluntary retirement on 1 Sep 74.
Applicant served in Thailand, from 2 Jun 68 14 Aug 69 and
Vietnam, from 14 Aug 69 2 Dec 69.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states they were
unable to verify that he was either awarded the BSM or
recommended for award of the BSM while he was serving in
Vietnam.
The BSM recognizes acts of heroism performed in ground combat if
they are of lesser degree than that required for the Silver
Star. It also recognizes single acts of merit and meritorious
service if the achievement or service is of a lesser degree than
that deemed worthy of the Legion of Merit; but such service must
have been accomplished with distinction.
DPSIDR was able to verify the applicants entitlement to the
Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V), 4 Bronze Service Stars (BSS) to
the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). A DD Form 215 has been
issued with these changes.
DPSIDRs complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 21 Dec 07, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To
date, a response has not been received.
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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 applicants 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 its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note his
records were administratively corrected to add the the PUC,
AFOUA w/V, 4 BSS to the VSM, and the RVNGC w/P, however he was
not able to present conclusive evidence to support his
contention he was awarded the BSM. While we are not unmindful
or unappreciative of the applicants service to his Nation, 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 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 Docket Number
BC-2007-03339 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 08, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
XXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
XXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
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The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2007-03339 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 Dec 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Dec 07.
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Panel Chair
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