RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03005
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) and any other service awards
associated with his temporary duty (TDY) performed in Peshawar,
Pakistan.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The contested awards are missing from his DD Form 214, Armed
Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
In support of his request, the applicant provides documents
extracted from his military personnel records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 May 1964
and was honorably discharged on 20 May 1968. He served 4 years
on active duty.
AFPC/DPAPP verified the applicant was assigned in the Philippines
from 3 April 1965 through 5 October 1966 for a total of 1 year,
6 months and 3 days. They also verified that while assigned in
the Philippines, he went TDY to Da Nang, Vietnam from 5 through
22 January 1966. Since he was already assigned at an overseas
location, his foreign service would not be adjusted.
Additionally, they verified he was TDY to Pakistan from 24 March
through 27 April 1968 for a total of 1 month and 4 days of
foreign service.
AFPC/DPSIDR verified the applicants entitlement to the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) while assigned to the 6922d
Support Squadron, Clark Air Base, Philippines, from 1 July
1965 to 5 October 1966, awarded by the Department of the Air
Force, via Special Order GB-96, for the inclusive period of
1 July 1965 to 30 June 1967. The applicants record will be
updated accordingly.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the applicants
period of service in Vietnam equals a total of 18 days. No
official documentation was provided or located that verifies the
applicant participated in actual combat operations or served in
the area of entitlement on temporary duty for 30 consecutive or
60 non-consecutive days; therefore, the applicant is not eligible
for award of the VSM.
No official documentation was provided or located that verifies
the applicant provided direct combat support for the RVN Armed
Forces or served in the area of entitlement on temporary duty for
an aggregate of six months; therefore, the applicant is not
eligible for award of the RVCM.
No service awards could be verified in relation to any operations
performed in Peshawar, Pakistan; therefore, no further service
awards are authorized.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit
C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 3 March 2011, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment 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. The applicants
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence
of record 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 provided
evidence showing his entitlement to the VSM, RVCM and any other
service awards associated with his temporary duty performed in
Peshawar, Pakistan.. However, should the applicant provide
documentation to substantiate his time and service in Vietnam, we
would be willing to reconsider his appeal. Therefore, other than
the administrative correction (AFOUA) made to his records, we
find no basis to recommend granting any additional relief.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2010-03005 in Executive Session on 7 April 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-03005 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 August 2010, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 February 2011,
w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 March 2011.
Panel Chair
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