RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-05018
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM) for foreign service credit for boots on ground in
Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He attended a corrosion control seminar at McClellan Air Force
Base (AFB) and was directed to follow on at Ton Son Nhut Air
Base, Republic of Vietnam. He is unable to provide any
documentation to support his application because his personal
records were destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 16 Feb 70, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force. On 31 Aug 72, he was honorably discharged and
credited with 2 years, 9 months, and 14 days of total active
service, none of which was credited as foreign service.
In accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) 1348.33M, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, C6.6.1.1.2, the VSM is
awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States
serving at any time between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, in Vietnam,
Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, their contiguous waters, or
airspace, thereover, in direct support of operations in Vietnam.
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 Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial noting a review of the
applicants master personnel records and the documentation he
provided do not substantiate he served in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial noting they were unable to
verify the applicant's entitlement to the VSM.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 20 Mar 12, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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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 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 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-2011-05018 in Executive Session on 12 Jul 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 Dec 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 13 Feb 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 22 Feb 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 Mar 12.
Panel Chair
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