RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02673
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect his Vietnam service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His current DD Form 214 reflects that he has continuous service
from 1965 through 1986 but his Vietnam service is not referenced
on the form. Before he was discharged he told “records review”
that his DD Form 214 did not include his Vietnam service. The
airman stated he would get back with him but never did. He
needs to verify Vietnam service to apply for Veterans
Administration (VA) benefits.
In support of his request the applicant submits copies of his DD
Form 214, notarized letters from two former co-workers verifying
his presence at Phu-Kat Air Base and Ben-Hoa Air Base Vietnam in
1970 and 1971 and VA Form 21-22, Appointment of Veterans Service
Organization as Claimant’s Representative dated 15 July 2011.
The applicant’s complete submission with attachments is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
17 September 1965. He was progressively promoted to the grade
of Master Sergeant, E-7. He retired on 30 September 1986 with
an honorable characterization of service and was credited with
serving 21 years, and 14 days of active duty which included
8 years, 6 months and 12 days of Foreign Service.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal (RVNCM).
The VSM criteria: The VSM was created by Executive Order 11213,
8 Jul 65. It is awarded to all service members of the Armed
Forces who between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, served in the
following areas of Southeast Asia: In Vietnam and contiguous
waters and airspace; in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the
airspace thereof and in the direct support of military
operations in Vietnam. The applicant must have served 30
consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days to be eligible for award
of the VSM.
The RVNCM criteria: 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 1 Mar 61 to 28 Mar 73; 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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states they were able to
verify and confirm the applicant’s foreign service boots on the
ground in Greece, the United Kingdom, Thailand and Germany but
not Vietnam. DPAPP recommends disapproval since the information
provided in the Master Personnel Records did not contain
information that reflects that the applicant served in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP 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 18 November 2011 for review and comment within
30 days. As of this date, this office has not received a
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, we
find no basis to favorably consider this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s)
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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 this application
BC-2011-02673 in Executive Session on 15 March 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 15 July 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 7 November 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 November 2011.
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