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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-03880
Original file (BC-2012-03880.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 applicant’s 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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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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