DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00621
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be given credit for his service in Thailand.
2. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was part of a temporary duty (TDY) contingent from Okinawa,
sent to Thailand. He spent approximately four months in
Thailand on Operation Linebacker and should have been awarded
the VSM.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 18 Sep 69,
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of staff sergeant effective 1 Nov 72.
The applicant was released from active duty, on 14 Jun 73, with
a reason for separation of convenience of the government, with
an honorable character of service. He was credited with
3 years, 8 months, and 27 days of active duty service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating, in part that a review of
his Master Personnel Records (MPRs) and documentation submitted
failed to reveal any documents that substantiate foreign service
time in Thailand.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, based on their
review of the applicant's official personnel record, provided
documentation, and assistance from the Directorate of
Assignments, they found no evidence to prove the applicant
served in the area of eligibility (AOE) for award of the VSM.
The VSM 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 the contiguous waters
and airspace, in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or in the airspace
thereof and in direct support of military operations in Vietnam
for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the
applicant on 18 Mar 12 for review and response. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).
________________________________________________________________
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 opinions and recommendation
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt
their 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.
________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00621 in Executive Session on 25 July 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Feb 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 Apr 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 8 May 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 May 12.
Panel Chair
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