RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03080
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Vietnam
Campaign Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He flew surveillance missions in Vietnamese air space and
received combat and tax free pay and allowances. The pilots
that flew these missions were assigned to Omaha Air Base [sic],
Nevada and they were awarded this decoration.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who honorably
retired on 1 September 1991.
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded to members of
the Armed Forces of the United States who between March 1, 1961
and March 28, 1973:
a. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period
indicated above.
b. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam
and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces
for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces
of the United States who meet the criteria established for the
AFEM (Vietnam) or the Vietnam Service Medal during the period of
service required are considered to have contributed direct
combat support to the RVN Armed Forces.
c. Did not complete the required length of service but who,
during wartime, were:
1. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action).
2. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line
of duty, but later rescued or released.
3. Killed in action or in the line of duty.
4. Were assigned in Vietnam on January 28, 1973, and
who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the
period January 29, 1973 to March 28, 1973.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. A review of the applicants
master personnel record and the submitted documentation failed
to substantiate Foreign Service in Vietnam. However, they were
able to verify his foreign service in the Republic of Korea,
Japan, Turkey and Germany.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The Vietnam Campaign Medal is
awarded to service members of the Armed Forces who between
1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973, served for 6 months in Vietnam
during this period; served outside the geographical limits of
South Vietnam and contributed to the direct combat support to
the Vietnam Armed Forces for an aggregate of 6 months.
After a thorough review of the applicants military record,
DPSID could not verify any service in Vietnam or the surrounding
airspace during the inclusive period. There is insufficient
evidence to support the applicants entitlement to Vietnam
Campaign Medal.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 23 October 2012, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received
no response.
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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. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we find no basis to correct the
applicants records to reflect his entitlement to the Republic
of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM). Although the applicant
contends that he flew surveillance missions in Vietnamese air
space, he provides no evidence to substantiate that he meets any
of the eligibility criterion for entitlement to the RVNCM.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to grant the relief sought in this application.
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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 BCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-03080 in Executive Session on 5 March 2013, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 2 Aug 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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