RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-00663
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 SEP 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He flew missions into Vietnam when he was stationed at Ching Chaun AF,
Taiwan and his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report
of Transfer or Discharge does not indicate his service in Vietnam or
the medals he received.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form
214.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s records reflect he enlisted in the Regular Air Force
on 24 Apr 1969, and was progressively promoted to the grade of
sergeant. He was released from active duty on 18 May 1972, and
received an honorable discharge. He served a total of 3 years, 4
months and 12 days total active service. The applicant’s record
reflects award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal.
His record does show he was assigned to Ching Chuan AB, Taiwan during
his career in the Air Force.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states the Directorate of
assignments verified he served at Ching Chuan AB, Taiwan. There are
no documents in his record that indicate he flew missions into
Vietnam, nor evidence of any service in Vietnam.
The DPAPP 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
18 May 07, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, the Board
was not persuaded that he should be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal
or the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The Board notes the
applicant’s records show he did serve in Taiwan during his career in
the Air Force; however, no evidence was presented to show the
applicant actually flew missions into Vietnam or that he served in
Vietnam. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in
this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will
materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of a 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 no considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2007-
00663 in Executive Session on 24 July 2007, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Vice Chair
Ms. Dee R. Shelton, Member
Mr. Jeffery R. Shelton, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Feb 07, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memo, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 11 May 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 May 07.
PATRICIA J. ZARODKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
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