RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03807
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
2. His records be corrected to reflect the Vietnam Service Medal
(VSM), with one Bronze Service Star (1BSS). (Administratively
corrected).
3. His records be corrected to reflect the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal (RVNCM). (Administratively corrected).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He spent 11 months flying combat missions away from his family. He
gave enough to have this information on his records. Lung cancer has
caused him to file for Agent Orange with the Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA). He needs to show the organization he flew missions with
in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his award
citations, AF Form 7, Airman Military Record; and his airman
performance report.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 14 April 1954, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On
30 April 1974, he was retired in grade of technical sergeant after
completing 21 years, 1 month and 29 days of total service for pay.
On 24 January 2011, AFPC/DPSIDR administratively corrected the
applicants record to reflect the VSM with four Bronze Service Stars
(VSM w/4 BSS), RVNCM, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with
three Oak Leaf Clusters (AFOUA w/three OLC).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPSIDR states that no official
documentation was located in the applicants record that verifies he
served Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 14 January 2011, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and
note his records will be administratively corrected to reflect award
of the VSM, w/3 BSS, and the RVCN. However, with regard to his request
to reflect his service in Vietnam, 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 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 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-
2010-03807 in Executive Session on 29 June 2011, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 5 Jan 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Feb 11.
Panel Chair
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