RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02017
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_______________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show that:
1. He was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
(RVCM).
2. His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
updated to reflect Yes in Block 19 indicating his service in
IndoChina. (Administratively corrected)
3. He was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). (Already reflected on his DD Form 214)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His service in Thailand and his AFGCM are not properly reflected
on his DD Form 214. He served approximately 341 days at U-Tapao
Air Base, Thailand from Feb 75 through Feb 79, and received the
AFGCM in Mar 78.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, a travel
voucher, and a Report of Travel Time/Leave.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 3 Feb 75, served until his
Honorable discharge on 2 Feb 79, and was credited with four
years of active service, which included one year of foreign
service.
On 12 Jul 12, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant they had
verified his foreign service time at U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand
from 24 Jul 75 through 20 Jul 76, for a total of 11 months and
26 days. Based upon this information, the applicants records
were administratively corrected to reflect Yes in Block 19 of
his DD Form 214 to indicate his service in IndoChina.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the
RVCM, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice.
The RVCM 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 through 28 Mar 73, or who served outside the
geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct
combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an
aggregate of six months. AFPC/DPA verified the applicants
service in Thailand from 24 Jul 75 through 20 Jul 76. However,
this was after the period of eligibility for award of the RVCM.
Therefore the applicant does not qualify.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR 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 30 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit D).
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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 with respect
to the applicants request for the RVCM. 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 (OPR) and adopt
its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has
not been the victim of an error of injustice. We note the Air
Force OPR determined the applicants records should be
administratively corrected to reflect his service in IndoChina
and his entitlement to the AFGCM. Therefore, in view of the
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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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-2012-02017 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 Form 149, dated 9 Apr 12, w/atchs.
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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