RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03810
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his entitlement
to:
1. The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
2. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served on a temporary duty (TDY) assignment with the 6924th
Security Forces Squadron, at Da Nang Air Base (AB), South
Vietnam, from March through May 1970. He also served on a TDY
assignment with the 6988th Security Forces Squadron, at Osan AB,
Korea, from October 1969 through March 1970, and from May
through June 1970. He would like to have the awards for his
patriotic duty to the United States Air Force.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served from 7 September 1966 to 26 August 1970.
The applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect award of the VSM or
AFEM.
________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states after a thorough
review of the applicants official military personnel record,
they were unable to verify that he served at a location which
would qualify him for award of the AFEM. In addition there is
no documentation to verify that the applicant participated in
TDY assignments to Da Nang AB, South Vietnam; therefore, he is
ineligible for award of the VSM.
The VSM is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Armed
Forces who between 4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, served in the
following areas of Southeast Asia: Vietnam and its contiguous
waters or airspace; in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia or the
airspace thereof and in direct support of military operations
in Vietnam for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days.
In accordance with Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, the
AFEM, was established on 4 December 1961, to be awarded to
members of the United States Armed Forces who, after
1 July 1958, have participated in a United States military
operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in
danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 9 November 2012 for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). To date, a response has not been received.
________________________________________________________________
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. 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 (OPR) and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Due
to the absence of official documentation that verifies the
applicant was directly deployed in support to one of the
designated operations, he is not entitled to the VSM or the
AFEM. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no basis to favorably consider this application.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered
with this application.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 8 May 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-03810:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 1 August 2012, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 November 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 November 2012.
Vice Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-03274
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03274 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-03128
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which are at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial and states that there is no evidence that supports the applicants contention that he served in Vietnam during the inclusive dates for these awards. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-03890
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03890 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the following: a. Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served in Guam with the 3960th Strategic Wing for 176...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 04259
DPSID is unable to determine the dates and locations for the applicant's TDY to Vietnam; therefore, the applicant is ineligible for award of the AFEM, VSM, or the VCM during the award inclusive periods. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2013- 04259 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03553
DPSID states that the Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate of Assignments was unable to verify the applicant's Foreign Service time in Vietnam. Moreover, the applicants TDY orders and the Foreign and/or Service time reflected on his DD Form 214 match up perfectly. _______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 03206
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam and Thailand. The VSM is awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving at any time between 4 Jul 1965 and 28 Mar 1973, in the area of eligibility. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2010- 03206 in Executive Session on 14 Feb 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 00536
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He has documentation from a fellow service member who served in Vietnam with him who experienced a similar problem regarding his service in Vietnam, and how his records were corrected by the Air Force. Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02704
This implies the applicants unit provided combat support to military operations in the AOE for award of the VSM. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states the VSM is awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving at any time between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, in the AOE. As a member of the 964th Squadron during this time period of...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04137
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04137 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) be exchanged for the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). However, no Service member may have both medals for service in Vietnam. While the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04235
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04235 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) for his service in Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), created on 8 Jul 65, is awarded to all service members of...