RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01942
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge, be amended to reflect his Republic of Vietnam (RVN) service and
medals.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned temporary duty (TDY) in Cam Ranh Bay, RVN, in 1971;
however, this is not indicated on his DD Form 214. He discovered the error
when he tried to join the Vietnam Veterans Association.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of a special order
(SO) and a letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Apr 69. He was
honorably discharged on 6 Apr 73. He served 3 years, 11 months and 29 days
on active duty.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicant only served
in Vietnam for 13 days; thereby making him ineligible for the Vietnam
Service Medal (VSM). The VSM is awarded to all service members who between
4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, who served 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. Members must serve on
temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states he remembers being deployed to Vietnam for at least 30
days and wondered if a typographical error had been made. He requested the
pay records of the other airman listed on the amendment order he submitted
be checked (Exhibit D). On 31 Jan 10, he requested his case be temporarily
closed in order to research additional proof to support his request
(Exhibit E).
In a letter dated 3 Jun 10, the applicant stated that while the original
order is not available, the amendment order (submitted) clearly indicates
the duration of the deployment was changed from 10 days to 60 days. The
amendment should substantiate his length of stay for a period of 60 days.
He requested his pay history, but the pay office could only provide
information back to Oct 71. He has exhausted all means to find further
evidence of his TDY and travel vouchers are not available in historical pay
files.
He was informed the VSM was not an individually awarded medal and,
therefore, had no reason to request it be added to his record. He would
not ask for an award he did not believe he was entitled to.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit I.
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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 believes the amendment
order he submitted should substantiate his claim; however, we note the
comments provided by HQ AFPC/DPAPP which state TDY orders do not confirm
that he actually served. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt
its rationale as the basis for our determination that relief beyond that
already granted administratively is not warranted.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 22 Jun 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2009-01942 was
considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 17 Dec 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Jan 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 31 Jan 10.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 1 Feb 10.
Exhibit G. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 16 Mar 10.
Exhibit H. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Apr 10.
Exhibit I. Letter, Applicant, dated 3 Jun 10.
Panel Chair
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