RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03224
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:
1. His service in Vietnam.
2. He was awarded the Air Medal (AM).
3. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
4. He was discharged at the rank/grade of Technical Sergeant
(TSgt)/E6.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
There is no accounting for his service in Vietnam and no medals
that correspond with that service. He was attached to the 834th
Detachment 1 at Cam Rahn Bay and Tan San Nhut, Vietnam. He has
over 40 combat missions and should have received the Air Medal.
Additionally, he should have been promoted to E6.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, a copy of his Outstanding Crew Chief of the Month
plaque and a copy of the 834th Air Division Fact Sheet.
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 3 February
1969. His AF Form 7, Airmans Record, lists his foreign service
as Taiwan from 31 July 1969 to 31 October 1970. The applicant
was progressively promoted to the grade of Staff Sergeant
(SSgt)/E5. His date of rank was 1 May 1972. He was honorably
discharged on 12 January 1973 as an E5 and credited with serving
3 years, 11 months and 10 days of active duty service. He was
also credited with 1 year and 2 months of foreign/ sea service.
He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal during that
term of service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. The applicants military records
confirm foreign service in Taiwan; however, there was no mention
of Vietnam. A review of his evaluation states While TDY with
his aircraft at Forwarding Operating Locations
While it is
conceivable the forward locations mentioned could be Vietnam,
DPAPP, unfortunately, could not make that determination.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial. Promotions during that time were
conducted under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS). To
be considered for promotion to E6, the applicant must have had
18 months time in grade, possess a 7 skill level, have 5 years
total active federal military service, a current Promotion
Fitness Examination and Specialty Knowledge Test scores and be
recommended by the promotion authority. Based on the
applicants time in service and time in grade, he would not have
met the requirements for promotion to E6.
The complete DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit D.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. There is no official
documentation verifying the applicant was awarded or recommended
for the award of the AM based on completion of 40 missions.
DPAPP could not verify the applicant served time in Vietnam.
Therefore, the applicants entitlement to any awards or
decorations for Vietnam Service could not be verified.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 25 January 2012, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit F). 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 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
offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as
the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant has a
commendable record of service, regrettably, his record does not
confirm he is entitled to the relief he seeks. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
favorable consider 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-2011-03224 in Executive Session on 15 March 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 8 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 5 Jan 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 26 Jan 12.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.
Panel Chair
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