RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04163
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect the following medals:
a. Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) administratively
corrected.
b. Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) administratively corrected.
c. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would like to give his daughter the corrected DD Form 214
along with the medals before his dies.
The evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 3 Oct 72 and
was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4) having
assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jun 75.
He was honorably discharged on 14 May 76 after serving 3 years,
7 months, and 12 days on active duty.
On 16 Nov 11, AFPC/DPSIDR advised the applicant that his DD Form
214 would be corrected to reflect his 1 year, 1 month, and 9 days
of foreign service and confirmed boots on the ground in
Thailand.
The RVCM Criterion: This medal is awarded to members of the
armed forces of the United States who: 1) Served for six months
in South Vietnam during the period March 1, 1961 to March 28,
1973; 2) Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam
and contributed direct combat support to the RVN armed forces for
an aggregate of six months. Only members of the armed forces of
the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM
(Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service
required are considered to have contributed direct combat support
to the RVN armed forces; 3) Did not complete the length of
service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during
wartime, were: a) wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b)
captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but
later rescued or released; c) killed in action or in the line of
duty; 4) Were assigned in Vietnam on Jan. 28, 1973, and who
served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period
Jan. 29 to March 28, 1973.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force which is located at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the RVCM. The Directorate of
Assignments was able to verify the applicants service in
Thailand; however, he did not serve for 6 months during the
inclusive period for award of the RVCM.
A complete copy of the 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 Dec 11 for review and response. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 with regard to
the applicants request for the RVCM. In this respect, the
applicant has not provided any documentary evidence to
substantiate his claim that he meets the criteria for the RVCM;
therefore, 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.
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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
that 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-2011-04163 in Executive Session on 23 Feb 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 11, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Dec 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 22 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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