RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03271
COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic
of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While stationed in Japan, in 1966 and 1967, he went on several
missions from Japan to Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. He has provided
proof of his Vietnam service to the Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA).
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of
Special Order AB-3741, dated 1 Jul 65 and a letter of support
from counsel.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on
25 May 65 for a period of four years. He was progressively
promoted to the grade of Airman Second Class (A2C).
On 6 Sep 67, the applicant was honorably discharged for hardship
reasons. He was credited with 2 years, 3 months, and 12 days of
active duty, including 1 year, 8 months, and 22 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 military records, they were able to
verify that he was assigned to Japan; however, they could not
find any mention of service in Vietnam. The applicant was sent
a letter requesting additional documents; however, he did not
respond.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, based on DPAPPs assessment and
the outlined criteria for award of the VSM and RVNCM.
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. A service member must serve on temporary
duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days to be
eligible for award of the VSM. Those time limitations may be
waived for personnel participating in actual combat operations.
The Directorate of Assignments verified applicant's service in
Japan; however, they were unable to verify applicant served in
Vietnam after a review of his military personnel record (MPR).
The RVNCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the
United States who between 1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973: served
for 6 months in South Vietnam or served outside the geographical
limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to
the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only
members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the
criteria established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
(Vietnam) or the VSM during the period of service required are
considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN
Armed Forces. After a review of the applicant's MPR, the
Directorate of Assignments was unable to verify applicant served
in Vietnam while stationed in Japan.
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 28 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days.
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 warranting
corrective action for entitlement to the award of the Vietnam
Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 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-2010-03271 in Executive Session on 7 June 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Aug 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 29 Nov 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 4 Jan 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jan 11.
Panel Chair
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