RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03301
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 29 DECEMBER 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He spent more than a week in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 does not contain
enough information to verify he was in Vietnam.
In support of his request, applicant provides a written list of his TDYs.
Applicant’s submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman
basic (E-1) on 2 April 1963. He served as an aircraft mechanic and was
progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-4) effective
1 June 1966. Applicant’s records reflect Vietnam service from July 1965 to
August 1965.
On 31 March 1967, he was honorably released from active duty, having served
3 years, 11 months and 28 days of active duty service of which 6 months and
26 days were foreign service. After having been released from active duty,
he was transferred to the Air Force Reserve for completion of his military
service obligation, which occurred on 1 April 1969.
On 24 November 2006, during a records review, Headquarters Air Force
Personnel Center issued the applicant a DD Form 215, reflecting the Vietnam
Service Medal (VSM).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR advises they were able to verify the
applicant’s entitlement to the VSM while serving in Vietnam for seven days
in 1965. However, DPPPR was unable to verify the applicant served 6 months
in Vietnam, nor surrounding areas to be eligible for award of the RVNCM.
The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant responded by stating that he flew in and out of Vietnam on a
regular basis and does not know exactly how many days he was in Vietnam.
The 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. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted, however, after a careful review of the evidence of record, we find
his assertions, in and by themselves, insufficient to support findings that
he was entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Therefore, we
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has failed to
sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or injustice in
this matter. Accordingly, there is no basis on which to favorably consider
his request. We do note, however, that the Air Force office of primary
responsibility was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and issued the applicant a DD Form 215
reflecting the VSM.
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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-2006-03301
in Executive Session on 23 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Judith B. Oliva, Member
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
03301 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 24 Nov 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Dec 06, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 28 Dec 06, w/atch.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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