RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03573
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM) and all appropriate awards earned by
the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), Phu Cat AB, Republic of
Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned to the 37th Tactical Wing in Phu Cat, Vietnam and
Detachment 1, 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron. He left Vietnam
on emergency leave before completing his tour. He was not
considered for these awards because his unit did not have his
records since he hand-carried them when he left.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants records reflect he commenced his enlistment in
the Regular Air Force on 24 Mar 67.
The applicants Airman Performance Report (APR), rendered for
the period 24 Mar 68 through 15 Nov 68, reflects he was assigned
to Det 1, 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat AB, Vietnam.
The applicant was furnished an honorable discharge certificate
on 31 Jan 74. He was credited with 6 years, 11 months, and 8
days of active service. According to the applicants DD Form
214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, he was awarded the AFOUA.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the
AFCM and the AFOUA with Valor (AFOUA w/V). His entitlement to
the AFCM could not be verified and the applicant has included no
evidence to indicate he was recommended for or awarded the
award. The AFCM is awarded to service members who, while
serving in any capacity with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58,
shall have distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement
or service. The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it
need not be unique. The official documentation required to
verify the award of a decoration is a special order. Retirees
and veterans may pursue award of the AFCM under the provisions
of Title 10, Section 1130, United States Code. The law allows
for submission of award recommendations (and the upgrading of
previously approved awards) without regard to any previously
imposed time constraints for submission if referred by a Member
of Congress. The requests must be referred to the Secretary of
the Air Force by a Member of Congress through the Secretary of
the Air Force Liaison Office. In order for a request to be
reasonably considered under the provision of this law, the
following award package must contain a reconstructed award
recommendation, a narrative citation of the action(s) for which
the airman is being recognized and eyewitness statements
attesting to the act(s) of valor or service performed, sworn
affidavits, certificates, and any other related documentation.
As for the AFOUA w/V, while the 37th Combat Support Group was
awarded the AFOUA w/V, there were no records indicating that
Detachment 1, 612 TFS shared in the award. As for his requests
related to awards earned by the 37th TFW, a review of his
records revealed the applicant is entitled to the Presidential
Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with
palm, the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars,
and the Air Force Longevity Service Award and his records will
be corrected administratively.
The complete AFPC/DPSID evaluation, with attachment, 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 22 Oct 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 with respect
to the applicants request for the Air Force Commendation Medal
or the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device. We
took notice of the applicant's 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 that relief beyond that already granted
administratively is not warranted. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, 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 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-2012-03573 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 7 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Oct 12.
Chair
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