RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03321
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
2. He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM).
3. He be awarded the Basic Aircrew Member Badge administratively corrected.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Discharge
Certificate, does not reflect the correct medals and badge that
he earned while he was attached to Yokota Air Base, Japan.
During his assignment he routinely flew medical evacuation
missions in and out of Tan Son Nhut and Da Nang Air Bases,
Vietnam. He never noticed the omissions until he applied for VA
medical benefits.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, a copy of his Notification of Permanent Change of
Station (PCS) Reassignment, and copies of his special orders.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 27 Jul 67 to
26 Jul 71. He received an honorable discharge after serving
4 years on active duty.
The VSM criterion: The VSM was created by Executive Order 11213,
8 Jul 65. It is awarded to all service members of the Armed
Forces who between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, served in the
following areas of Southeast Asia: In Vietnam and contiguous
waters and airspace; in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the
airspace thereof and in the direct support of military operations
in Vietnam.
The RVNCM criteria: This medal is awarded to members of the
armed forces of the United States who: 1) Served for six months
in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 to 28 Mar 73;
2) 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 AFEM
(Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service
required are considered to have contributed direct combat support
to the RVN armed forces; 3) Did not complete the length of
service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during
wartime, were: a) wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b)
captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but
later rescued or released; c) killed in action or in the line of
duty; 4) Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a
minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan
73 to 28 Mar 73.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the VSM and RVNCM. DPAPP states
they were able to verify the applicant served at Yokota AB,
Japan, for 5 months and 28 days; and Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, for
1 year and 1 day. DPAPP confirmed the applicant had boots on
ground in the Republic of Vietnam, Japan, and Alaska based on
his three temporary duty assignments. However, DPAPP did not
find errors concerning the applicants foreign service.
The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the VSM and RVNCM. DPSIDR
states they verified the applicant served in temporary duty
status to Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, on 14 Nov 69 and Da Nang AB,
Vietnam, on 10 Nov 69 and again on 22 Nov 69. No other duty
could be verified by DPAPP; therefore, the applicant is
ineligible for award of the VSM and RVNCM.
The DPSIDR complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 10 Dec 10 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 with regard to
the applicants request for the VSM and RVNCM. 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 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-2010-03321 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Sep 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 23 Nov 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 10.
Panel Chair
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