RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01791
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served for three months while on temporary duty (TDY) to
Thailand in 1962.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Forms 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in
conjunction with his 10 Jan 58 and 5 Jun 64 separations.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available master personnel record, the applicant
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 2 Aug 54 for a period of
4 years. He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman
first class (A1C/E-4). He was credited with three years, eight
months, seven days of active duty service.
On 7 Apr 58, the applicant reenlisted for a period of six years.
During this period, the applicants record indicates that he
served overseas in Greenland from 11 Apr 59 to 30 Mar 60. He
was credited with 9 years, 9 months, and 6 days of active duty
service, including 11 months and 20 days of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating, in part, after a thorough
review of the applicants personnel records, there was no
mention of a TDY to Thailand in 1962 and the applicant did not
provide any supporting documentation.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, based on a
review of the applicants record, they were unable to verify the
applicants service in Thailand.
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.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 15 Oct 10 for review and comment within 30 days.
However, as of this date, no response has been received by this
office (Exhibit E).
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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 offices of primary responsibility and adopt
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-01791 in Executive Session on 6 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 May 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Aug 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 30 Sep 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 10.
Vice Chair
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