RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00071
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His records be corrected to reflect service in Vietnam
(Administratively corrected).
2. His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. He served two years, seven months overseas, eight of which
were in Vietnam.
2. He risked his life in Vietnam and his country should
recognize it.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
pictures, TDY orders, and his DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants available military personnel records reflect
that he entered active duty service on 20 October 1969 for a
term of four years. He was released from active duty on 31
August 1973 with an honorable character of service.
By letter, dated 5 October 2011, AFPC/DPAPP advised the
applicant they had verified his service at Clark AB, Philippines
from 23 March 1970 to 9 June 1971. They were also able to
verify that he served in a temporary duty status in the Republic
of Vietnam. However, they could not verify the number of days
served in Vietnam. The applicant was advised that since his
record reflects the amount of Foreign Service, no correction of
his record on this issue is needed.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicants request for the
VSM. A detailed review of the applicants record does verify he
served in Vietnam. However, his record does not show where in
Vietnam he was assigned or the duration of his assignment. The
applicant was sent a letter requesting additional documentation
to confirm his Vietnam Service; however, the documentation he
provided did not verify that he served on a TDY assignment for
more than 30 days.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the DPSIDR evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 2 December 2011 for review and comment within 30 days. To
date, no response has been received. 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 timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice warranting
award of the VSM. After reviewing the documentation submitted,
we believe, the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to
support award of the VSM. In this respect, the applicant
contends he served in Cam Rahn Bay and Da Nang, Vietnam for
eight months and should be awarded the VSM. We note the
applicant provides several photos of himself while TDY to
Vietnam. Although the evidence is not conclusive, we find it
sufficient to resolve any doubt on this issue in favor of the
applicant. We note the Air Force office of primary
responsibility has indicated they will administratively correct
his records to reflect his service in Vietnam. Accordingly, we
recommend his records be corrected as 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, Report of Separation from Active Duty, issued 31
August 1973, Item 26, Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations,
Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized be amended
to reflect the Vietnam Service Medal.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2011-00071 in Executive Session on 5 Jan 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Chair
Member
Member
The Board voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 January 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSDR, dated 4 November 2011.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 December 2011.
Chair
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