RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03119
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) in lieu of the
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
In his response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant
amended his request to be awarded the AFEM rather than the VSM.
In addition, he requests award of the Humanitarian Service Medal
(HSM)- ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, should
be amended to include his service time in Vietnam because he
served almost a year in Southeast Asia (SEA) in support of
Operation BABYLIFT and Operation FREQUENT WIND. His service
overseas, included 104 days in Thailand, 261 days in Japan, and
3 days in Vietnam; it should have been listed on his separation
document.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214 issued in conjunction with his 21 Jul 76 separation;
aeronautical orders, travel vouchers, and other supporting
documentation.
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 31 Jul 72,
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant (Sgt/E-4).
He was honorably released from active duty on 31 Jul 76 and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He was credited with
3 years, 11 months, and 21 days, including 1 year, six months,
and 10 days of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. They note that DPAPP was only
able to verify the applicant served in Tan Son Nhut, Republic of
Vietnam on 7 Apr 75, 9 Apr 75 and 24 Apr 75. They found no
official documentation located or provided to help verify
additional foreign service credit in Vietnam; therefore
rendering the applicant ineligible for award of the VSM. In
addition, they were not able to verify the applicants
entitlement to the AFEM.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant believes his service in support of Operations
BABYLIFT, FREQUENT WIND, and NEW LIFE, qualifies him for the
requested awards. Additionally, he notes that the Department of
Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1348, C6. 6. 1.1.5., also includes
the dates, 29 30 Apr 75.
In addition, he believes his service in support of Operation
BABYLIFT entitles him to the award of the Humanitarian Service
Medal (HSM).
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Based on the applicants amended request for award of the HSM,
AFPC/DPSIDR revised their initial evaluation to recommend the
applicants record be administratively corrected to include his
entitlement to the HSM. However, they were not able to verify
his entitlement to the VSM or the AFEM.
Based on a review of the applicants record, they were able to
verify his participation in Operation BABYLIFT.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit F.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 12 May 2011 for review and comment within 15 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit G).
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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 warranting
corrective action in regard to the applicants entitlement to
the AFEM. 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 that relief beyond that already granted
administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no basis
to favorably consider 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-2010-03119 in Executive Session on 28 April 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 29 Nov 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Dec 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 Dec 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 5 May 11.
Exhibit G. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 12 May 11.
Panel Chair
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