RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03880
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:
1. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with valor (AFOUA
w/V).
2. The Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The record keeping during the Vietnam War was deficient. He
received the Air Force Commendation medal; however, he never
received the other decorations listed on his DD Form 214.
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 served
from 15 October 1965 through 28 March 1969.
Upon a review of his records, entitlement to the Air Force
Commendation Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force
Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze
Service Star and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with
Palm was verified. His records will be updated accordingly.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award with Valor and the three Bronze Service Stars for the
Vietnam Service Medal.
The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the Secretary
of the Air Force to units that distinguished themselves by
exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement
that clearly sets them apart from similar units.
Individuals are presented the Vietnam Service Medal upon initial
award. One Bronze Star denotes campaign participation and is
awarded for at least one day in each campaign phase.
There is insufficient evidence to verify the applicant was
assigned to any unit during the inclusive dates for the award of
the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor. Additionally,
there is no evidence to verify the applicants participation in
campaign phases for the award of three Bronze Service Stars for
the Vietnam Service Medal.
The complete DPSID evaluation 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 6 November 2012, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). 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. We took
notice of the available evidence of record and 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 as the
basis for our conclusion that relief beyond that already
administratively granted is not warranted. 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03880 in Executive Session on 16 April 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Mar 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 9 Oct 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Nov 12.
Panel Chair
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