RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03229
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, reflect
award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The contested award is missing from his DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant with prior service reenlisted in the Regular Air
Force on 22 July 1975.
On 25 February 1978, the applicant was honorably discharged. He
served 9 years, 5 months and 14 days on active duty with 2 years,
7 months and 4 days of foreign and/or sea service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the PUC. DPSID states the PUC is
conferred on units of the armed forces of the United States and
of cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism in action
against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record, they were able to verify award of the Vietnam
Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with
Palm (RVNGC w/P). Upon final board decision, administrative
correction of the applicants official military personnel record
will be completed by AFPC/DPSOY.
They were unable to verify that any units in which the applicant
served were awarded the PUC, rendering the applicant ineligible
for the award.
The DPSID complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 17 September 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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 error or injustice. The applicants
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence
of record, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the
Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
provided sufficient evidence to substantiate his entitlement to
the PUC. Therefore, other than the administrative corrections to
be completed by AFPC/DPSOY, we find no basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03229 in Executive Session on 14 March 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Although chaired the panel, in view of her unavailability and
the due date of the case, , has agreed to sign as Acting Panel
Chair. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-03229 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 June 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, not dated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 September 2012.
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