RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00289
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served as a photo interpreter of aerial reconnaissance in
direct support of operations in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his DD
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge; a Personnel Action Request; and two Requests and
Authorization for Permanent Change of Station - Military.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibits A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served as a Photo Interpreter Specialist and was progressively
promoted to the rank of sergeant (E-4). According to his DD Form
7, Airman Military Record, he served an unaccompanied tour in
Guam from 25 March 1970 to 25 September 1971.
The applicant was honorably released from active duty effective
9 June 1972 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served
4 years on active duty of which 1 year, 5 months, and 15 days
were foreign service.
On 8 February 2010, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant that they
were unable to verify his entitlement to the VSM; however, they
were able to verify his entitlement to the Air Force Longevity
Service Award (AFLSA) and will correct his record to reflect the
AFLSA.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR indicates the VSM is
awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States
serving at any time between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, in
Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or in the airspaces
thereof, and in direct support of operations in Vietnam; and, if
on temporary duty (TDY) in the area of responsibility (AOR) for
30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. Service members
must actually participate as a crew member in one or more aerial
flights directly supporting military operations, be attached to
or regularly serving one, or more, days with an organization
participating in or directly supporting ground (military)
operations or be attached or regularly serving for one, or more,
days aboard a naval vessel directly supporting military
operations.
DPSIDR states that after a thorough review of the applicants
military record, they found no evidence to support any time
served in a area for which the VSM is awarded.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 19 March 2010 for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit
D). 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 error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence
that the individual is eligible for the award of the VSM and
RVCM. The applicant did not provide any documentary evidence to
substantiate his claim or, that he was recommended for, or
awarded, the VSM or RVCM. Therefore, we agree with the opinion
from the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the
applicant is not a victim of error or injustice. In view of the
above, we find no basis to favorably consider 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-00289 in Executive Session on 21 September 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00289:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dtd 18 Jan & 22 Mar 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 Mar 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Mar 10.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Panel Chair
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