ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00021
COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded:
a. The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
b. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 25 Aug 09, the Board considered and denied the applicants
appeal, requesting that he be awarded the AM, CRM, and VSM. A
complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit
F (with Exhibits A through E).
By VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, dated 4 Jan
10, applicant requests reconsideration of his request to include
the RVCM, contending his AF Form 7, Airman Military Record,
shows he served in Vietnam for 63 days.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his AF
Form 7.
Applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit G.
The VSM criterion: The VSM was created by Executive Order 11213,
8 Jul 65. It is awarded to all service members of the Armed
Forces who between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, served on temporary
duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in the
following areas of Southeast Asia: In Vietnam and contiguous
waters and airspace; in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the
airspace thereof and in the direct support of military operations
in Vietnam.
The RVCM Criterion: This medal is awarded to members of the
armed forces of the United States who: 1) Served for six months
in South Vietnam during the period March 1, 1961 to March 28,
1973; 2) Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam
and contributed direct combat support to the RVN armed forces for
an aggregate of six months. Only members of the armed forces of
the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM
(Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service
required are considered to have contributed direct combat support
to the RVN armed forces; 3) Did not complete the length of
service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during
wartime, were: a) wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b)
captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but
later rescued or released; c) killed in action or in the line of
duty; 4) Were assigned in Vietnam on Jan. 28, 1973, and who
served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period
Jan. 29 to March 28, 1973.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In an earlier finding, we determined there was insufficient
evidence to warrant any corrective action. After thoroughly
reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of
this appeal and the evidence of record, we do not believe the
applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in our previous
decision regarding the VSM. In addition, we find no error or
injustice with regard to the applicants request that he be
awarded the RVCM. The applicant did not provide any documentary
evidence to substantiate his claim or, that he was recommended
for the RVCM. Therefore, in view of the above, and in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which
to recommend favorable consideration of the applicants request.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the additional 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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board reconsidered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2009-00021-2 in Executive Session on 1 Jun 10, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following additional documentary evidence for Docket Number
BC-2009-00021-1 was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 2 Sep 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit G. VA Form 21-4138, dated 4 Jan 10, w/atch.
Panel Chair
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