RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03348
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected as follows:
1. Reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
Administratively Corrected
2. Reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation with 1 Oak
Leaf Cluster (PUC w/1OLC). Partial Administrative Correction
3. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has the documentation to show that he earned the AFCM, PUC
w/1OLC and the VSM and would like them on his discharge record
for his military monument.
He would really like these to be added for his headstone.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his
temporary duty (TDY) orders to Vietnam and a copy of the AFCM
special order.
The applicants complete submission with attachments is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
15 August 1964. On 30 November 1968 he was retired from the Air
Force in the grade of Technical Sergeant (TSgt) E-6 with an
honorable characterization of service and was credited with
serving 20 years, 10 months and 16 days of total service which
includes 2 years, 11 months and 26 days of Foreign and/or Sea
Service.
The applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect award of the AFCM,
PUC w/1OLC or the VSM.
The VSM is awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces
who, between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, served in the
following areas of Southeast Asia: in Vietnam and the
contiguous waters and airspace; in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia
or the airspace there over in the direct support of military
operations in Vietnam. The specific eligibility criteria
require a member to be either:
Attached to or regularly serving for one, or more, days
with an organization participating in or directly supporting
ground (military) operations,
Attached to or regularly serving for one, or more, days
aboard a naval vessel directly supporting military operations,
Actually participate as a crew member in one or more aerial
flights directly supporting military operations, or
Serve on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60
nonconsecutive days, which may be waived for personnel
participating in actual combat operations.
By letter dated 2 November 2011, AFPC/DPSIDRA advised the
applicant his request was partially resolved administratively.
After a thorough review of his military personnel records and
documentation provided, they were able to verify his entitlement
to the AFCM. They were also able to verify his entitlement to
the PUC for assignment to the 9th Field Maintenance Squadron,
Beale Air Force Base, California, from 31 March 1968 to
30 November 1968. Unfortunately they were unable to verify
entitlement to the 1st OLC to the PUC or the VSM.
________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states after a thorough
review of the applicants military personnel records (MPR) and
assigned units, they were unable to verify entitlement to the
PUC w/1OLC or locate any official documentation verifying the
applicant served in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, or Laos.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant submitted a copy of his In-Service Schools
Training Record and letter with additional information on units
he served in. He reiterates his Vietnam service was classified
as secret. He deployed for 45 days in April 1968.
The applicants complete response with attachments is at
Exhibit E.
________________________________________________________________
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 with regard to
the applicants request for award of the PUC w/1OLC and the VSM.
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
relief beyond that already granted administratively is not
warranted. Therefore, we find no basis to favorably consider
this application.
________________________________________________________________
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
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered
with this application.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered this application
BC-2011-03348 in Executive Session on 5 April 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for BC-2011-
03348:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 26 August 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 2 November 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 December 2011.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 10 December 2011,
w/atchs
Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2009 | BC-2008-03197
Air Force Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). However, he has not provided sufficient relevant evidence in regards to his request for the Vietnam Service Medal and the Air Force Expeditionary Medal. JAMES W. RUSSELL, III Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2008-03170 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04250
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of his request to reflect service time in the Republic of Vietnam. DPAPP states they could not verify any time served in the Republic of Vietnam. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he served 60...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-00289
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00289 INDEX CODE: 107.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM). DPSIDR states that after a thorough review of the applicants military record, they found no evidence to support any...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02676
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, and eight copies of his AF Forms 626, Temporary Duty Order Military, with dates ranging from April 1966 through June 1967. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the request to show Vietnam service, and states, in part, they were able to verify and confirm the applicants foreign service at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines,...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02164
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02164 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). There is no evidence of any time served in Vietnam. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01169
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01169 IN THE MATTER OF: COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service records be corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-04635
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 March 1961 and 28 March 1973; or served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. DPSIDR verified the applicant is entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with V device and one Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) and the Republic of Vietnam...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03067
His military service record be corrected to reflect the time he served in Vietnam. The DVA stated the evidence of record showed he served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Era, therefore, exposure to herbicides is conceded. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of his request for service in Vietnam.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05372
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05372 COUNSEL: NONE ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the following awards: 1. After a thorough review of the applicants official military personnel record they were unable to verify award of the RVCM and the VSM. The applicants claimed dates of service in Thailand are after the award inclusive period for...
AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03747
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03747 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect: a. Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor (BSM w/V), the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM), and the Philippine Defense Medal...