RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04513
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The contested award is not listed on his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This was
a typographical error or oversight.
In support of the applicants appeal, he provides copies of his
military personnel records and other documentation.
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 17 January
1969.
On 31 January 1974, the applicant was honorably released from
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served
a total of 5 years and 14 days on active duty and was credited
with 9 months and 10 days of foreign and/or sea service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the Republic of
Vietnam Campaign Medal. DPSID states 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 six 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 six months.
After a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record they were able to verify award of the Air
Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and the Vietnam
Service Medal which are all reflected on the DD Form 215,
Correction to DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active
Duty, dated 1 May 1974; therefore, no action is required.
Unfortunately, it cannot be determined if the applicant meets
the eligibility criteria for award of the Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal. There is no conclusive information in the
applicants official military record to verify service in the
area of eligibility.
The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 14 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, we find no
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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-2012-04513 in Executive Session on 11 July 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 September 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 November 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 December 2012.
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