RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03687
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal, with
two Bronze Service Stars (VSM, w/2BSS).
2. He be credited for service in the Republic of Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While he was assigned at Clark Air Base (AB), he went on
temporary duty (TDY) status to Ton Son Nhut. He received four
months of combat pay; however, his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of
the Unite States Report of Transfer or Discharge does not
reflect this service.
He should receive two campaign stars for his support of the Tet
Counteroffensive (30 Jan 1 Apr 68) and the Vietnamese
Counteroffensive (2 Apr 30 Jun 68).
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 16 Feb 65,
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant (Sgt/E-4) with a Date of Rank (DOR)
1 Feb 68.
He was honorably released from active duty, on 11 Dec 68. He
was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 26 days of active duty
service, including 1 year, 4 months, and 11 days of foreign
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of boots on ground in Vietnam,
stating, in part, that the applicants master personnel records
and the documentation submitted failed to provide any evidence
that substantiates foreign service time in Vietnam.
They were able to confirm boots on ground foreign service at
Clark AB, Republic of Philippines, from 30 Jul 67 to 10 Dec 68.
In addition, the applicants AF Form 7, Airman Military Record,
reflects a TDY to Southeast Asia (SEA) from 29 Feb 68 to
1 May 68, but fails to indicate a specific location in SEA.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the VSM, w/2BSS, stating, in
part, the Directorate of Assignments could not verify the
applicant served in Vietnam. Additionally, the Directorate of
Assignment was unable to verify the specific location the
applicant served while TDY to SEA.
In addition, they note the VSM 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 SEA: in Vietnam and the contiguous
waters and the airspace; in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the
airspace thereof and in the direct support of military
operations in Vietnam. One BSS is awarded for each recognized
military campaign period in which the member served.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterated his original contentions that he went
TDY to Vietnam. He received combat pay, separate rations, and
another allowance, plus a tax break, which should be a part of
his pay records.
The applicants complete response, with attachment, is at
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting
corrective action. We note the comments of the Air Force
offices of primary responsibility; nonetheless, after a review
of the applicants military record, it appears the applicant was
on temporary duty to SEA. In addition, Air Force records
validate the applicants home base was involved in direct
support of operations in SEA, specifically, in Laos, Thailand,
and/or in Vietnam during the time he was assigned. While it is
not conclusive that the applicant served in the Republic of
Vietnam, we find the submitted evidence to be credible and
consistent with his statements and record of service in SEA. As
such, we find the evidence sufficient to resolve any doubt in
this matter in the applicants favor. In view of the above, we
recommend the applicants record be corrected to reflect award
of the Vietnam Service Medal.
2. Notwithstanding the above, we could not verify the
applicants eligibility for boots on ground in Vietnam or the
VSM, w/2BSS. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable
consideration of this portion of his application.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued 11 December 1968, Item 24, Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized be amended to reflect
award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-03687 in Executive Session on 22 May 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Sep 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 13 Dec 10, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 11 Jan 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jan 11.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 23 Feb 11, w/atchs.
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