RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01753
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the:
1. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) (administratively
resolved).
2. Presidential Unit citation (PUC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the AFOUA and PUC for his service with the
following units: 11th Air Refueling Squadron, 376th
Organizational Maintenance Squadron (OMS), 4252nd OMS, and the
42nd Bomb Wing during the Vietnam Conflict.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The PUC is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces for
outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy occurring on,
or after 7 Dec 41, for United States Air Force units. The unit must
have displayed such gallantry, determination, and espirit de corps in
accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous
conditions to have set it apart and above other units participating in
the same campaign.
The applicants DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects the applicant enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 20 Jul 68.
The AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, reflects he had foreign
service in Okinawa.
The applicant was released from active duty on 19 Jun 72 with an
honorable discharge. He was credited with four years of active
service, which included one year of foreign service.
On 10 Nov 11, AFPC/DPSIDRA notified the applicant of his
entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor
and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFOUA w/V & 1BOLC), Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P), Vietnam Service
Medal with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS), Air Force
Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), and Air Force Good Conduct Medal
(AFGCM).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for award
of the PUC. After a thorough review of the applicant's official
military personnel record, they were unable to verify he was
assigned to any unit that was awarded the PUC during his term of
service.
The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation is attached 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 30 Aug 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 warranting
award of the PUC. We took notice of the applicants 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 decision the applicant is not the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting any
relief beyond the administrative relief noted above.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01753 in Executive Session on 9 Jan 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 17 Apr 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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