RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02716
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was deployed to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa in support of
military operations. He had no written orders, only verbal
orders from the commander. On or about 1 February 1966, he was
deployed to Takhli Air Base, Thailand for 33 days in support of
King Cobra. On 10 March 1966, he redeployed to Kadena Air Base,
Okinawa.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of photos; his DD Forms 214, Armed Forces of
the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge; his DD Form
215, Correction of DD Forms 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge; his AF Form 7, Airman
Military Record, Certificate of Training, letters from the
National Personnel Records Center and his squadron.
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 11 February
1959 and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first
class (E-3), having assumed that grade effective and with a date
of rank of 1 February 1962.
The VSM is awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces
who between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, served in the
following areas of Southeast Asia: in Vietnam and the contiguous
waters and airspace, in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the
airspace thereof and in the direct support of military
operations in Vietnam.
On 26 April 1966, the applicant was honorably discharged from
the Air Force due to expiration of term of service. He served
7 years, 2 months and 16 days of total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states there was no
documentation in his military personnel records or provided to
verify his temporary duty (TDY) assignment to Takhli Air Base,
Thailand.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 September 2010 for review and comment within 30
days. As of this date, this office has received no response
(Exhibit D).
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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 applicant's 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 the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. The applicants
records were thoroughly reviewed, however, no documentation was
found nor did he provide any evidence to substantiate his
eligibility for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. In view of
the above, we find no 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-
2010-02716 in Executive Session on 28 October 2010, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jul 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 27 Aug 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 10.
Panel Chair
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