RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00754
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device (AFOUA, w/V) and
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm (RVNGC,
w/Palm (administratively corrected by AFPC).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the AFOUA, w/V, since he was assigned to the
631st Combat Support Group from September 1966 to August 1967.
In support of the appeal, the applicant submits a copy of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his
2 August 1969 release from active duty.
Applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former Regular Air Force enlisted member, who
served on active duty from 3 August 1964 until his release from
active duty on 2 August 1969. Although an Airman Performance
Report, rendered for the period 17 May 1966 through 16 May 1967,
reflects his unit of assignment as the 631st Support Squadron,
the Air Force Commendation Medal awarded for his assignment with
the 631st Support Squadron, reflects meritorious service during
the period from 26 September 1966 to 25 September 1967.
By letter, dated 26 March 2010, the applicant was advised that
his records confirmed his entitlement to the RVNGC, w/Palm, and
that his records were administratively corrected.
________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states, in part, that although
the applicants unit of assignment shared in the award of the
AFOUA, w/V, for the period 8 July 1965 to 30 June 1966, with the
parent organization; there is no evidence the applicant was
assigned to the unit until September 1966, rendering him
ineligible.
The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to units
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit
above and apart from similar units. When the AFOUA is awarded
to a unit for combat or direct combat support, the Valor device
may be worn on the service ribbon.
The complete AFPC/DDPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He requests the Board consider the fact that according to
AFP 900-2, the 631st Support Squadron was awarded the AFOUA, w/V,
for the period 8 July 1965 through 30 June 1966, per special
order GB 351-66.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit E.
________________________________________________________________
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. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-00754 in Executive Session on 20 May 2010, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Feb 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 24 Mar 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Apr 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Apr 10.
Panel Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02307
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02307 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to show that he was awarded: a. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V). After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicants complete submission, we find no evidence which would lead us...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-03697
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was informed by other military personnel that he is entitled to the requested awards based on his service in Phan Tang Air Base (AB), Republic of Vietnam. DPSIDR states that after a thorough review of the applicants military service records and Air Force Pamphlet 900- 2, Unit Decorations, Awards and Campaign Participation Credits, they were unable to verify his entitlement for award of the PUC. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2007-03029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03029 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPSIDR recommends denial. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-01788
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was attached to the 8th Security Police Squadron from April 1968 until April 1969. DPSIDRA states that the 8th Security Police Squadron received the PUC for the inclusive periods of 16 December 1966 to 2 January 1967 and 1 January 1971 to 1 April 1971; however, the applicant was not assigned to this unit during the qualifying periods. In...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-01816
Additionally, an individual must meet the following criteria: a) be a member of a unit subject to combat readiness reporting under Joint Chiefs of Staff Publication 6, Volume V (MAJCOMs, Direct Reporting Units, and Forward Operating Units designate qualifying duty positions and units), b) Complete basic and initial training and be formally certified as combat or mission ready in performing the command or unit operational mission. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03262
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03262 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following: 1. He was awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-01107
He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) administratively corrected. He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V). Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 30 Jun 10.
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04002
(Entitlement verified will be administratively corrected) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The applicant asserts that other members of his units received the AFOUA w/V &1OLC and the RVNGC w/P and two Bronze Service Stars, while serving in Vietnam. A letter from the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) to a member of his unit clearly states the AFOUA w/2 Vs is authorized because all detachments to this unit share...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-00135
(Administratively corrected) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged before he was notified of the AFOUA w/V and the RVNGC w/P. After reviewing his military records he noticed that the units he served with had received many commendations. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-04351
On 11 January 2011, AFPC/DPSIDR wrote the applicant stating they were able to verify his entitlement for award of the VSM with one Bronze Service Star and the RVNGC w/P while serving with the 366th Munitions Maintenance Squadron, Takhli Air Base, Thailand, from 24 August 1972 to 4 October 1972; and, that his record would be corrected to reflect these awards. The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...