RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01928
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
2. He be awarded the Vietnam Defense Commemorative Medal (VDCM).
3. Block 22C, Foreign and/or Sea Service, of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge, be changed from 3 months 5 days to 6 months and 4 days
or 184 days.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The Government wanted to keep the location of his Foreign Service
secret. His record should be corrected to include the time he
spent in Thailand.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, copies of his TDY orders, Special Order T-391 and
its amendments, a copy of Special Order T-505 and other
supporting documentation.
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 18 February 1964.
On 24 May 1967, he completed a form stating he was in Thailand
from 121 September 1965 and again from 8-28 September 1966. He
further stated he had no combat missions. His AF Form 7, Airman
Military Record, notes he had Sea TDY from 1-21 September 1965
and again from 8-28 September 1966. There is also a TDY listed
from 28 September-26 November 1966, however, the location of that
TDY cannot be verified.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPISDR recommends denial. Air Force Personnel Center
Directorate of Assignments confirmed the applicants boots on the
ground in Thailand from 1-21 September 1965 and 8-28 September
1966, for a total of 42 days.
The VSM was created by Executive Order 11231 for service members
who between, 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, served in Vietnam,
Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the airspace there over in direct
support of operations in Vietnam. The member must have been TDY
for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days for the award
of the VSM.
In accordance with Executive Order 11231 and Department of
Defense Manual 1348.33, the applicant did not serve in these
areas for the prescribed time and does not qualify for the VSM.
Additionally, the Air Force does not issue or award commemorative
medals at the cost of the Government. The VDCM cannot be
awarded.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states he kept records of his movements. He has no
record of an additional TDY to Thailand in 1966: that is an
error. The actual date should be 1965 to coincide with his TDY
to Thailand.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available
evidence of record 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 the applicant has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, 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 RECOMMENDS 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-2011-01928 in Executive Session on 12 January 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 May 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 Nov 11, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.
Exhibit E. Applicants Response, undated.
Vice Chair
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