AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01577
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1) His record be corrected to reflect he was on Temporary Duty
(TDY) in Vietnam from 1 December 1965 to 2 April 1966.
2) He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) or the Republic
of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
There is nothing in his records showing that he was in Vietnam.
This omission has rendered him ineligible for benefits.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
AF Form 7, Airman’s Record.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the regular Air Force who
served from 13 July 1962 to 12 July 1966. His AF Form 7
indicates he was sent on temporary duty (TDY) to Southeast Asia
from 1 December 1965 to 2 April 1966. He was credited with 4
months and 3 days of Foreign Service during this period.
The VSM and RVCM criteria is governed by DoDM 1348.33-V2. The
medals were created by Executive Order 11213, 8 July 1965. The
VSM is awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces who
between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, 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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. A review of the applicant’s
records confirm he was TDY to Southeast Asia from 1 December 1965
to 2 April 1966, however, there is no mention of the exact
location.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. Upon review of the applicant’s
official military record, it was determined he should have been
awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award and the National
Service Defense Medal; his record will be administratively
updated.
There is, however, no evidence to substantiate the applicant was
present in the area of eligibility for the consecutive 30 days or
60 non-consecutive days required for the VSM. The record
indicates he was TDY to the southwest region, but provides no
specifics as to the exact location.
There is insufficient evidence in the applicant’s official record
to support he served in the area of eligibility for the award of
the VSM or VCM.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states he was stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base,
Vietnam during the period stated. He requests the Board grant
him what he deserves for serving his country.
The applicant’s complete response is at 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 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available
evidence of record in judging the merits of the case; however, a
majority of the Board agrees with the opinions and
primary
recommendations
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administratively is not warranted. While the applicant has a
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confirm service in Vietnam. Therefore, in the absence of any
witness statements or letters of support from those who may have
served with the applicant, the Board majority finds no basis to
grant the relief sought in this application.
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:
A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or
injustice and recommends the application be denied.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01577 in Executive Session on 25 October 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
By a majority vote, the Board voted to deny the request. XXXX
voted to correct the record and did not desire to submit a
minority report. The following documentary evidence was
considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 12, w/atchs
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 18 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 14 Jul 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 12.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant’s Response, dated 30 Jul 12.
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