RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00307
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) be replaced with the
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He desires the VSM.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 January 1964
in the grade of airman basic. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant having assumed that grade effective and
with a date of rank of 1 June 1966. He served as an Instrument
Repairman.
On 30 December 1967, the applicant was honorably released and
transferred to the Air Force Reserves for a completion of his MSO
of 8 January 1979. He served 3 years, 11 months and 22 days on
active duty. He was also credited with 3 years, 4 months, and
7 days of foreign and/or sea service
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a thorough review of
the applicant's master personnel records failed to provide any
document that substantiated any time served in Vietnam. They
were able to confirm the applicant was assigned to Kadena AB,
Okinawa, from 26 August 1964 to 30 December 1967; however, unable
to confirm boots on ground in Vietnam.
The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant
previously made a request for the exchange of his AFEM for the
VSM. On 27 February 2009, he was advised that they cannot
exchange his AFEM for a VSM unless verification of his Vietnam
service was solidified. Then, he would be eligible for the VSM
and in turn entitled to an exchange. However, AFPC/DPAPP was
unable to verify service in Vietnam.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 21 August 2009, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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 an error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the applicant's submission and the evidence
of record, we found no evidence which would lead us to believe
that he is entitled to the VSM. Therefore, we agree with the
opinions and recommendations of the Air Forces 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. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2009-00307 in Executive Session on 29 September 2009,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2009-00307 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 March 2009, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 5 July 2009.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, undated.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 21 August 2009.
Panel Chair
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