AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00335
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect the following:
1) Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) (Will be administratively
corrected to reflect the VSM w/one Bronze Service Star (VSM
w/1BSS).
2) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) (Will be
administratively corrected to reflect the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).
3) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was never issued the RVNCM nor is it reflected on his DD Form
214.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Forms 214 and AF Form 909, Airman Performance Report.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 17 Dec 71 to 16 Mar 79.
He is credited with 1 year, 5 months and 15 days of Foreign
Service.
The RVNCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the
United States who served for six months in South Vietnam during
the period 1 Mar 61 to 28 Mar 73, or who served outside the
geographical limits of the Republic of Vietnam and contributed
direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam and Armed
Forces for six months. Such individuals must meet the criteria
established for the Air Force Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) (for
Vietnam) or the VSM, to qualify for the RVNCM.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a review of the
applicant’s military personnel records and documentation
submitted failed to provide any documents that substantiate
Foreign Service time in Vietnam. However, they were able to
verify and confirm Foreign Service boots on ground at U-Tapao
Air Base and Ubon Air Base, Thailand.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for
award of the RVNCM. DPSID states after a thorough review of the
applicant’s official military personnel record they were able to
verify entitlement to the VSM w/1BSS and the RVNGC w/P and will
administratively correct his record.
DPSID was unable to locate any supporting evidence in the
applicant’s official military records to substantiate he served
an aggregate of six months in Vietnam or Thailand during the
inclusive dates for award of the RVNCM.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 17 May 12 and 17 Sep 12 for review and comment
within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received
by this office (Exhibit F).
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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 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 opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for
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our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. Regarding his request for entitlements to award
of the VSM and RVNGC, we note the applicant’s DD Form 214 will
be administratively corrected to reflect these awards. We are
not unmindful of the applicant’s service to our Nation; however,
aside from these administrative corrections, we find no basis to
recommend granting further relief in this case.
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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 Docket Number
BC-2012-00335 in Executive Session on 18 Oct 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 2 May 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 May 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 12.
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