RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01435
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V) and the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). (Administratively
Corrected)
2. He be entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM)
and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he is entitled to the requested awards based on
direct support of the Vietnam War, his service with his tactical
airlift squadron, and at Ching Chuan Kang (CCK) Air Base,
Taiwan.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, issued in conjunction with his 30 Jan 69 separation and
his Air Force Form 7, Airman Military Record.
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 15 Sep 65,
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant (Sgt/E-4) with a Date of Rank (DOR) of
1 Sep 68. He was credited with 3 years, 4 months, and 16 days
of active duty service, including 1 year, 1 month, and 20 days
of foreign service.
On 9 Jun 11, the applicants record was administratively
corrected to award him the AFOUA w/V and the RVNGC w/P.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating, in part, that the
documentation submitted failed to provide any evidence that
substantiates foreign service time in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the VSM and the RVCM, stating,
in part, that the Directorate of Assignments could not verify
the applicant served in Vietnam.
In addition, they note the VSM is awarded to all service members
of the Armed Forces who between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, served
in the following areas of Southeast Asia: in Vietnam and the
contiguous waters and airspace; in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia
or the airspace thereof and in the direct support of military
operations in Vietnam.
The RVCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United
States who served for six months in South Vietnam during the
period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73 or served outside the geographical
limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support
for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed
Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established
for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) (Vietnam) or VSM
during the period of service required are considered to have
contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 28 Oct 11 for review and response. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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 in respect to
his entitlement to the award of the VSM and the RVCM. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendation of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that relief beyond that already granted
administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no basis
to favorably consider this portion of the 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-2011-01435 in Executive Session on 19 April 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Aug 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 28 Sep 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Oct 11.
Panel Chair
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