RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00966
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to the Air Force Longevity Service Award
(AFLSA). (Administratively Corrected).
2. He be entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal (RVCM). (Administratively Corrected).
3. He be entitled to the award of the Presidential Unit
Citation (PUC).
4. He be credited with boots on the ground in the Republic of
Vietnam.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told that he should have been awarded the PUC for his
service in Thailand from Dec 65 to Dec 66.
His record should indicate that he had boots on ground in
Vietnam because he was at Da Nang Air Base in Dec 65 and Dec 66.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; copies of his DD-214, Report of Transfer or
Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 7 Dec 66 separation,
and other documentation associated with his service in the
United States Navy.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available record, the applicant was released from
active duty, effective 7 Dec 66. He was credited with 5 years,
4 months, and 4 days of active service, including 1 year and
20 days of foreign service.
The applicants record was administratively corrected to reflect
his entitlement to the RVNGC w/P, the RVCM, the Vietnam Service
Medal with three bronze service stars (VSM w/3BSS and the Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V).
On 21 July 2011, DPSIDR advised the applicant that his unit (432
Supply Squadron) was not awarded the PUC during his tour of duty
therefore he is not eligible.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application,
extracted from the applicants military records, are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request for
boots on ground in Vietnam. They note that based on the
provided information and the master personnel record, they did
not find any information that reflects the applicant served in
Vietnam.
They were able to verify boots on ground in Thailand based on
the applicants service from 15 Nov 65 to 15 Nov 66.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 9 Dec 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 warranting
corrective action in regard to the applicants entitlement to
the PUC and boots on the ground in Vietnam. 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. In
addition, we note that the applicant was advised by letter,
dated 21 Jul 11, that his organization did not receive the PUC
during the time he was assigned, therefore, we did not find any
evidence that the applicant was entitled to the requested award.
In view of the above, we find no basis to favorably consider
this portion of his application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-00966 in Executive Session on 7 February 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 16 Jun 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec11.
Panel Chair
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