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
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to show that he was awarded:
a. The Purple Heart (PH).
b. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA
w/V).
c. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC
w/P). (Administratively corrected).
d. The Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars
(VSM w/2 BSS). (Administratively corrected to reflect w/4 BSS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based upon the Air Force Historical website, he is entitled to
these awards. In regards to the PH, he was treated at the base
hospital for injuries he received on 3 March and 27 July 1967,
which entitles him to this award. He also served on temporary
duty (TDY) in Udorn Thailand in 1966 for which he should receive
a second service star for the VSM.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge and extracts of his medical records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 19 October 1964. He
was honorably discharged on 20 August 1968 in the grade of
sergeant. He served 3 years 10 months and 2 days of total active
service.
The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy
actions, (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat
wounds, forced aircraft bailout injuries, etc.). In addition, it
is necessary the wound required or received treatment by medical
personnel. Indirect injuries do not meet the criteria for award
of the PH. These include, but are not limited to, injuries
received while seeking shelter from mortar or rocket attacks,
aircraft bombings, grenades, and injuries incurred while serving
as an aircrew member or in a passenger status because of the
aircrafts evasive measures against hostile fire.
The Secretary of the Air Force awards the AFOUA to numbered units
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit
above and apart from similar units. The services include:
performance of exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishment
of a specific outstanding achievement of national or
international significance, combat operations against an armed
enemy of the United States, or military operations involving
conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing
foreign force.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the 633rd Police
Squadron received the AFOUA w/V for the period of 1 May 1966 to
30 April 1967; however, the applicant was assigned to the unit
after the inclusive period for the award.
DPSIDR states the applicants medical documentation dated 3 May
1968, indicates he suffered from severe headaches because of a
blow to the head in an automobile accident in 1966 and a fall
from a truck in 1977. Multiple documents were located within the
applicants record to reflect the applicant injuries and wounds
were not caused from enemy action or an attack.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 11 February 2011 for review and comment within 30 days. To
date, a response has not been received (Exhibit F).
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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 evidence and the applicants
complete submission, we find no evidence which would lead us to
believe the applicant is entitled to the award of the PH and
AFOUA. 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 conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note the
applicants records will be administratively corrected to reflect
award of the RVNGC w/P and VSM w/4 BSS. 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 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-2010-02307 in Executive Session on 9 March 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 June 2010, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 11 Jan 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 11.
Panel Chair
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