RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04053
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to the award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM),
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm (RVNGC, w/P),
and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, with three devices.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on his research while he was serving in the Air Force
Reserve, he determined that he should be entitled to the
requested awards.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in
conjunction with his 1 Feb 73 release from active duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 2 May 69 to 1 Feb 73.
He was credited with 3 years, 10 months, and 29 days of total
service, including 1 year of foreign service. The applicants
DD Form 214 reflects in Item 30, Vietnam Yes.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, that no
documentation was provided by the applicant or could be located
to verify the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for
award of the VSM; therefore the applicant is not eligible for
the VSM or the RVCM. No documentation was provided by the
applicant or located to verify the applicant served with a unit
that was awarded the RVNGC, w/P. They were unable to find any
documentation to support that the applicant served in the area
of eligibility or for the minimum time required for award of the
VSM or the RVCM. In addition, the only authorized device to the
RVCM is a bar denoting the year of service, no other devices are
authorized; therefore, the applicant is not eligible for three
devices to the RVCM.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterated his contention that he is entitled to
the award of the VSM, the RVCM, and the RVNGC, w/P and provides
additional documentation to substantiate his claim.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; a copy of his Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
orders to Vietnam; copies of two airman performance reports
(APRs); a copy of a Report on Individual Personnel (RIP), and
other supporting documents.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting
corrective action. Based on a careful review of the available
evidence of record, including the documentation provided in the
applicants response, we conclude the applicant is entitled to
the award of the VSM, the RVCM, and the RVNGC, w/P. In this
respect, we note, in his response to the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), he submits a copy of his PCS
orders to Vietnam and two APRs, rendered for the periods;
2 May 69 to 25 Jun 70 and 26 Jun 70 to 25 Dec 70. In addition,
the Air Force Manual 900-1, reflects the unit the applicant was
assigned to in Vietnam was the recipient of the RVNGC, w/P
during his service in Vietnam. Therefore, we believe the
applicant is entitled to the award of the VSM, the RVCM, and the
RVNGC, w/P. Accordingly, we recommend the applicants record be
corrected to the extent indicated below.
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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 1 Feb 73, Item 24, Decorations,
Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Awarded or Authorized be amended to reflect the Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) and
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm,
(RVNGC, w/P).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-04053 in Executive Session on 14 July 2011, 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 15 Oct 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Available Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 Jan 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Feb 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Feb 11, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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