ADDENDEUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02467
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Reconsideration for award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
By DD Form 149, dated 28 May 12, the applicant requested his
records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) and the VSM. In response to an
advisory opinion rendered in his case, the applicant clarified
that he was only requesting award of the VSM. On 28 Feb 13, the
Board considered and denied the applicants request, concluding
the evidence presented by the applicant was not sufficient to
conclude he was the victim of an error or injustice. For an
accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding his request,
and the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the
Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit F.
By virtue of a DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military
Record, dated 16 Apr 13, the applicant requested reconsideration
for award of the VSM. The applicant believes he should have
received the VSM for his service in Southeast Asia during the
Vietnam War and that his deployment to Korat AB, Thailand exceeded
the minimum 30 consecutive days required for the award (Exhibit
G). On 15 May 13, the Board staff informed the applicant that his
request did not meet the criteria for reconsideration (Exhibit H).
On 17 May 13, the applicant requested reconsideration for award of
the VSM via his congressional representative. The applicant
stated he was TDY in support of the conflict in Vietnam for 179
days (Exhibit I). In response, the Board staff reviewed the
documentation provided and informed the Congresswomans office
that the documentation did not meet the criteria for
reconsideration and that reconsideration is provided only where
newly discovered relevant evidence is presented which was not
available when the application was submitted. Furthermore, the
reiteration of facts that have been previously addressed,
uncorroborated personal observations, or additional arguments on
the evidence of record are not adequate grounds for reopening a
case (Exhibit J).
By virtue of a DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military
Record, dated 9 Jul 14, the applicant is requesting award of the
VSM. The applicant contends his deployment to Thailand exceeds
the 30 consecutive day requirement for the VSM as evidenced by the
AF Form 626, Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty
Military (Exhibit K).
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After reviewing the evidence of record, the applicants prior
submission, and the additional evidence provided in support of his
appeal, we are not convinced the requested relief is warranted.
The applicant contends he was deployed for 179 days and this
exceeds the requisite number of days for award of the VSM. In
this respect, we note that although the applicant provided a TDY
order indicating he was to proceed on temporary duty for 179 days
in Thailand; he has not provided any evidence such as a travel
voucher, to substantiate the travel was completed. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-02467 in Executive Session on 19 May 15, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
Although, chaired the panel, in view of his unavailability,
due to retirement, has signed as Acting Panel Chair. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-02467 was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated Apr 13,
w/Exhibits.
Exhibit G. DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 13, w/atch.
Exhibit H. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 May 13, w/atch.
Exhibit I. Congressional Inquiry, dated 17 May 13,
w/atchs.
Exhibit J. Letter, AFBCMR, undated, w/atch.
Exhibit K. DD Form 149, dated 9 Jul 14, w/atchs.
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