RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04423
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) and the TET
Offensive Commemorative Medal be added to his DD Form 214, Armed
Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was stationed at the Binh Thuy Air Base, Vietnam, in support
of Combat Skyspot. He was in country from approximately 4 Oct 67
through 17 Mar 68.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
AF Form 626, Temporary Duty Order Military, a copy of AF Form
1098, Personnel Action Request, and a copy of a tax exempt form.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 14 Oct 65
and was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4),
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of
1 Oct 67.
On 8 Dec 11, AFPC/DPAPP sent the applicant a letter notifying him
that they were able to verify and confirm his boots on ground
foreign service time at Binh Thuy Air Base, Republic of Vietnam,
from 2 Oct 67 to 17 Mar 68. The applicants foreign service will
be corrected to reflect 0 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
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 at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR was able to verify the
applicants entitlement to two Bronze Service Stars (BSS) to his
previously awarded VSM and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P) and will update his records
accordingly. However, the applicant was not in Vietnam for an
aggregate of 6 months; therefore, he is not eligible for the
RVCM. The TET Offensive Commemorative Medal is not awarded or
issued by the United States Government.
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 4 Jan 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 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
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-2011-04423 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 27 Dec 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Jan 12.
Panel Chair
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