RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2011-02065
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While assigned to the 463rd Field Maintenance Squadron, he was
attached to the 834th Air Division, Detachment 1, to provide C-
130 maintenance support from 8 February 1968 to 1 March 1968 and
6 May 1968 to 12 June 1968. The 834th Air Division, Detachment
1, was awarded the PUC for the period 21 January 1968 to 12 May
1968.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of
temporary duty (TDY) orders, a news article, and TDY
certification documents.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force, who
served on active duty from 18 November 1954 to 30 November 1974.
He was progressively promoted to the grade of technical sergeant
(E-6) with a date of rank of 1 November 1972.
The applicant served on TDY to Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam,
from 8 February 1968 to 1 March 1968, 6 May 1968 to 12 June 1968,
and 13 October 1968 to 8 December 1968. His DD Form 214, Report
of Separation from Active Duty, reflects he was released from
active duty effective 30 November 1974 and retired effective
1 December 1974 after serving 20 years and 13 days on active
duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states the PUC is
awarded to units of the armed forces of the United States and
cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism in action
against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941. The unit
must display such gallantry, determination, and espirt de corps
in accomplishing its mission as to set it apart from the other
units participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism
required is the same that which would warrant award of the
Distinguished Service Cross to an individual. An individual
assigned or permanently attached to, and also present for duty
with, a unit in the action for which the PUC is awarded may wear
the emblem as a permanent part of their uniform.
DPSIDRA indicates that after a review of the applicants master
personnel records and documentation submitted, it appears he
served with the 463rd Field Maintenance Squadron while TDY to Tan
Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam. After a thorough review of Air Force
Pamphlet 900-2, Volumes I-IV, they were unable to verify the
463rd Field Maintenance Squadron received award of the PUC.
However, they were able to verify the 834th Air Division,
Detachment 1, received award of the PUC with an award inclusive
period of 21 January 1968 to 12 May 1968; however, they were
unable to locate official documentation verifying the applicant
was directly assigned to this unit.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 22 July 2011 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
D). As of this date, this office has received no response.
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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. 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 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 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 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-2011-02065 in Executive Session on 2 February 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2011-02065:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 May 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 24 Jun 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Jul 11.
Panel Chair
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