RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01100
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge be corrected to reflect his two tours in
the Republic of Vietnam and his awarded medals.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Numerous efforts have been made to correct his records. Some
medals were presented and taken back for ceremonial use. The
rest of the medals were lost with the exception of the Air Force
Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster (AFCM 1
bronze OLC).
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214; NA Form 13038, Certification of Military Service;
AF For 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of
Station-Military; special orders, award citations and
certificates.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to available records, the applicant served in the
Air Force from 11 Mar 66 to 15 Aug 70.
The applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect any decorations,
medals, badges, commendations, citations or campaign ribbons
awarded or authorized.
AFPC has verified the applicants entitlement to the Bronze Star
Medal, Air Force Commendation with 1 bronze OLC, Presidential
Unit Citation, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver star and
three bronze service stars, Air Force Longevity Service Award,
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces
Honor Medal. The applicants records will be updated to reflect
these awards.
The AM is awarded to any person who, while serving in any
capacity with the armed forces of the U.S., subsequent to
8 September 1939, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or
meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the
documentation provided by the applicant from Headquarters
Seventh Air Force, signed by the Chief of the Awards Branch,
reflects he was to be the recipient of the AM, which he notates
never received, however without a special order to verify the
applicants entitlement to the AM, they must recommend
disapproval.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states no mention was made of his first Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM) that was awarded for his service in
Vietnam. Nowhere has he been given credit for the basic AFCM or
his time in Vietnam, except the pay for the Bronze Star. The
Department of the Air Force letter to his next assignment
indicated the AM was included in his orders. He has tried for
over 40 years to have this rectified and would like to have it
done before his death.
The applicants complete submission 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. The applicant
requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his two tours
in the Republic of Vietnam. We note the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR) has stated the applicants record
will be administratively corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces
Honor Medal for his tours in Vietnam. Regarding his request for
his first AFCM awarded for his service in Vietnam, as previously
stated, the Air Force OPR was able to verify the applicants
entitlement and will administratively correct his records to
reflect the Air Force Commendation medal with 1 bronze OLC for
his service in Vietnam from 17 Aug 67 thru 20 Jul 68 and 17 Sep
69 thru 98 Sep 70. We also note the applicant has provided
undated documentation addressed to the 3636 Combat Training
Wing, Fairchild Washington that states The citation for the Air
Medal for sustained activity is included in the awarding special
order. Unfortunately, without evidence, such as the awarding
special order to substantiate his entitlement, we find no basis
to recommend granting the requested relief. Therefore, we agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We
are not unmindful of the applicants service to our Nation;
however, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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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 Docket Number
BC-2011-01100 in Executive Session on 3 Nov 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Dcocket
Number BC-2011-01100 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Feb 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, Letter, dated 27 Apr 11, w/atch.
Exhibit D. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 20 May 11.
Exhibit E. Applicants Response, Letter, dated 26 May 11,
w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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