RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04125
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the
following:
1) The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
2) The Air Medal (AM) (Administratively resolved).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
From 1966 to 1969, he served as a C-141 Loadmaster, Travis AFB,
CA. His aircrew duties took him into Vietnam on multiple
occasions. He was separated before his records were properly
updated.
He was awarded the Air Medal on 29 Jan 68, but it is not
reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, reserve retirement orders, Citation for The Air
Medal, two witness statements, and an unofficial award for his
duties on one extended C-141A mission.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants military personnel records, he
enlisted in the Air Force on 12 Sep 65, served on active duty
until his honorable discharge on 22 Jan 69, and was credited
with 3 years, 4 months, and 11 days of active duty, which
included three months and six days of foreign service.
The VSM is awarded to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces
serving at any time between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, in Vietnam,
its contiguous waters, or the airspace there-over, and in direct
support of operations in Vietnam. To be eligible, a Service
member must: 1) be permanently assigned, attached, or detailed
for one, or more, days with an organization participating in or
directly supporting ground (military) operations; 2) have
actually participated as a crew member in one of more aerial
flights directly supporting military operations; 3) have served
on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive
days. Those time limitations may be waived for personnel
participating in actual combat operations.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of
the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibit C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP concluded that his Master Personnel Records and the
documentation he submitted failed to identify any documents that
substantiate foreign service in Vietnam. His records do
indicate that he was deployed to Southeast Asia, and was sent on
temporary duty (TDY) from 17 Mar 66 to 21 Oct 66, but does not
specifically indicate Vietnam. It is highly likely with the
applicant being a C-141 Loadmaster that his duties required him
to make frequent trips to Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of award of the VSM. While the
applicants record indicates that he provided in-flight services
to passengers/troops and he was credited foreign service for at
least two extensive TDYs, and noting that he has provided two
witnesses statements attesting to his service, after considering
the recommendation from DPAPP and the preponderance of the
evidence indicating the applicant was present in Vietnam on more
than one occasion, they must recommend denial given that they
are unable to prove he participated in one of more aerial
flights directly supporting military operations or that he
satisfied the 30/60 day requirement.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR 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 13 Jan 12 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We note the
comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
indicating their review of the applicants Master Personnel
Records did not positively verify the applicants presence in
Vietnam; however, we believe the supporting witness statements
and documentation provided establishes a reasonable basis to
conclude the applicant served in Vietnam. Therefore, we find
the evidence provided is sufficient to resolve any doubt in
favor of the applicant. In recognition of his service to the
Nation, we recommend the applicants records be corrected as
indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was
awarded The Vietnam Service Medal.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04125 in Executive Session on 24 Apr 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Dec 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 3 Jan 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jan 12.
Panel Chair
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