RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04733
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he served in the Republic of
Vietnam and was awarded the appropriate awards and decorations.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, does not reflect or credit him with time
served in Tuy Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam from 13 June
1968 until 13 September 1968. He will receive veteran
compensation benefits upon verification of service in the
Republic of Vietnam.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 14 September 1964.
On 11 October 1968, the applicant was honorably discharged from
the Air Force and was credited with four years and one month of
total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for
award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), indicating there is no
evidence to verify he had boots-on-the-ground. The VSM is
awarded to all service members of the Armed Services who between
4 July 1965 and 28 March 1973, served in the following areas of
Southeast Asia: Vietnam and the continuous waters and airspace;
in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the airspace thereof and in
the direct support of military operations in Vietnam for 30
consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days. There was no
official documentation submitted by the applicant or in his
official military personnel records to verify he served in
Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia. To grant the applicant relief would
be contrary to the eligibility criteria established by DoDM
1348.33. The applicants entitlement to the Air Force Good
Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the Air Force Longevity Service Award
(AFLSA) has been verified and his records will be corrected
administratively.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating that based on the
evidence provided by the applicant and his military personnel
records, there is nothing to reflect he served in Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit D
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 3 February 2013 for review and comment within
30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this
office (Exhibit E).
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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 to be credited with service in
Vietnam. We took notice of the applicants complete submission
in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the
opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. While we are not unmindful of the applicants
service to the Nation, there is no documentary evidence
contained in his submission or military personnel records
indicating that he served in Vietnam. We note that AFPC/DPSID
has verified the applicants entitlement to the Air Force Good
Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the Air Force Longevity Service Award
(AFLSA) and his records will be corrected administratively.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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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-2012-04733 in Executive Session on 25 June 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 October 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 28 December 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 22 January 2013.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 February 2013.
Panel Chair
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