RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01865
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the following awards:
1. Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
2. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
3. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) (administratively
resolved).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He went on temporary duty (TDY) from the Philippines to Vietnam.
in 1966, qualifying him for the AFOUA, VSM and VCM.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants military personnel records, he
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 Apr 1963 and served on
active duty until his Honorable discharge on 7 Nov 1966.
On 14 Nov 11, AFPC/DPSOY notified the applicant of his
entitlement to the AFOUA and indicated that his records would be
updated administratively.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicants requests for
the VSM and the RVCM, indicating there is no evidence of an
error or injustice. To be awarded the VSM based upon a TDY a
member must have served (in Vietnam) on temporary duty for at
least 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. Those
time limitations may be waived for personnel participating in
actual combat operations. To be awarded the RVCM based on a TDY
a member must have served in South Vietnam for six months during
the period 1 Mar 1961 and 28 Mar 1973, or been assigned in
Vietnam on 28 Jan 1973, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar
days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 1973 to 28 March 1973.
While his records show he was TDY to An Khe Airfield, Vietnam
for two weeks from 26 Jan 1966 to 6 Feb 1966, two weeks are
insufficient to meet the minimum award requirements for either
the VSM or the RVCM.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 2 Dec 2011 for review and comment within 30 days.
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 an 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
We note the Air Force OPR has determined the applicant is
entitled to the AFOUA and that his records have been
administratively corrected. However, in the absence of evidence
reflecting greater than two weeks service in Vietnam, we find no
basis for us to recommend granting the VSM or RVCM.
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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-2011-01865 in Executive Session on 19 Jan 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01865 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOY, dated 14 Nov 11
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 24 Oct 11
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11
Panel Chair
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