RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04635
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) for his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam in 1973. His DD Form 214, Report of Separation From
Active Duty, only lists the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
The evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the
letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force. Accordingly,
there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP reviewed this application and recommends denial. There is no
documentation in the applicant’s military records that substantiates he
served in Vietnam. DPAPP requested the applicant provide source
documentation showing the location and number of days he served in Vietnam.
The applicant did not respond.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR reviewed this application and recommends denial. DPSIDR states
they were unable to verify the applicant served in support of operations
for award of the RVCM.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 27 May 11
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. After careful consideration of
applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find
insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.
The facts and opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on
the evidence of record and have not been adequately rebutted by applicant.
Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which entitled,
appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate standards were
not applied, we find no basis to disturb the existing record.
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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-
04635 in Executive Session on 4 Aug 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2010-04635 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Dec 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPCC/DPAPP, dated 22 Apr 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 20 May 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Apr 11.
Panel Chair
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