RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00904
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he is entitled to the Vietnam
Service Medal (VSM). ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED
He be awarded the Air Medal (AM). ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED
He be awarded any additional Air Medals.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to wear the above listed awards because he served
in the Air Force and flew on missions to Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his
DD Form 214 Report of Separation from Active Duty, his AF Form 7 Airman Military Record, an Air Medal citation dated 29 May 1974,
copies of air performance reports and an undated historical
excerpt on the C-133 exercises/mission.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 6 January
1949. He was progressively promoted to the grade of Master
sergeant, E-7. He retired on 31 January 1975 and was credited
with serving 26 years, and 25 days of active duty service.
The applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect award of either a
VSM or AM.
By letter, dated 31 October 2011, AFPC/DPAPP, advised the
applicant they had verified and confirmed his foreign service at
Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam, but were unable to determine the
exact amount of time served at this location. DPAPP requested
that the applicant provide, within 30 days, any documentation
available that gives proof of the amount of time he spent at the
location.
By letter, dated 2 December 2011, AFPC/DPSIDR, advised the
applicant they had verified his entitlement to the VSM with
1 Bronze Service Star (BSS) and the AM. The applicants record
will be updated to reflect these awards and decorations.
Unfortunately, they are unable to verify his entitlement to an
additional AM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states after a complete
review of the applicants military personnel record (MPR) they
must recommend denial of the applicants claim for award of any
additional AMs.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 16 December 2011 for review and comment within 30
days. As of this date, no response has been received by this
office.
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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; however, 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 relief beyond
that already granted administratively is not warranted.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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 this application
BC-2011-00904 in Executive Session on 24 January 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 February 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 2 December 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 December 2011.
Panel Chair
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