RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03045
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 April 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) and Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal (RVNCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be awarded the VSM, RVNGC w/P, and RVNCM for his temporary duty
assignments (TDYs) in Vietnam.
In support of his application, the applicant has provided a personal
statement and copies of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge; Letter of Commendation; and NA Forms
13059, National Archives and Records Administration Transmittal of and/or
Entitlement to Awards.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 November 1968, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the
age of 18 for a period of four years in the rank of airman basic (E-1). He
was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4) with a date of
rank of 1 September 1970.
The applicant was honorably discharged on 3 November 1972. He served a
total of 3 years, 11 months, and 28 days on active duty with 1 year and 6
months of foreign service.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the National Defense
Service Medal (NDSM), Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), and Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
On 10 January 2007, the Air Force Personnel Center administratively
corrected the applicant’s records to include the award of the VSM and RVNGC
w/P.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends disapproval of the applicant’s request for the RVNCM.
DPPPR states the RVNCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the
United States who served for six months in Vietnam during the period 1
March 1961 to 28 March 1973. The applicant completed two TDYs in Vietnam,
one for 55 days and another for 60 days. No official documentation was
found to verify the applicant served the required six months in Vietnam, to
be eligible for award of the RVCM.
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 19
January 2007 for review and response 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 error or injustice. We note the applicant’s record has been
administratively corrected to reflect his award of the VSM and RVNGC w/P;
therefore, we will only address his request for award of the RVNCM. After
a thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence that the
applicant is eligible for the award of the RVNCM. We note the applicant’s
assertion that he is entitled to the RVNCM; however, he has not provided
evidence to support his entitlement to the award, nor does the evidence of
record support his contention. Based on the foregoing, we agree with the
opinion from the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their
rationale as the basis of our conclusions in this case. Accordingly, 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 15 March 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Ms. Maureen B. Higgins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2006-03045:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/ DPPPR, dated 4 Jan 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jan 07.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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