RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03378
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded decorations for his service in Vietnam to include
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
There is no indication of campaign ribbons noted on his DD Form
214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge, that he served in Vietnam.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 27 July 1967.
On 12 November 1969, the applicant was released from active duty
and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal. DPSID states the applicants official military
personnel record and verification by the Air Force Personnel
Center Directorate of Assignments (DPA) reflects 5 months and
15 days of service in Vietnam. This does not meet the required
6 months service in the area of eligibility for award of the
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
In accordance with Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, the
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded to members of the
Armed Forces of the United States who between 1 March 1961 and
28 March 1973, served for 6 months in South Vietnam during this
period; served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam
and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam
Armed Forces for an aggregate of 6 months.
The applicant served at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of
Vietnam from 20 March 1969 to 4 September 1969, for 5 months and
15 days.
Based on a review of the applicants official military personnel
record, they were able to determine that the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
(AFOUA w/V & 1BOLC); Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze
Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS); and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) should have been awarded during the
applicants service from 27 July 1967 to 12 November 1969 and
were not reflected in his records. Administrative correction of
the applicants official military personnel record will be
completed by AFPC/DPSOY.
The DPSID complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 10 December 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 warranting award
of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 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 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Therefore, other than
the administrative corrections cited above, we find no basis to
recommend granting 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 an 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-2012-003378 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-2012-03378 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 July 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 November 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 December 2012.
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