RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03104
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be provided with the special order for the award of
the Antarctica Service Medal (ASM).
2. His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air
Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the ASM while he was on a temporary duty
assignment to New Zealand for Operation DEEP FREEZE in Nov/Dec
1964. However, he never received orders stating he was
authorized to wear the ASM.
He was told that he qualified for award of the AFCAM; however, it
is not listed on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge. He was a flight engineer
on a certified combat ready C-130 crew from 1966 to 1969. During
this period, he spent three months flying Blind Bat/Lamp Lighter
missions over the Ho Chi Minh trail. He flew fact sheet missions
dropping leaflets over North Vietnam from Feb 66 to Aug 67. He
delivered ammo and armor to Marines under siege in Khe Sanh,
Vietnam. He received several Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
medals for his actions. He also made several air drops, med-evac
and cargo runs over the years.
He is preparing a display of his ribbons and medals for his
grandchildren and wants it to be correct.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 28 Feb 69, the applicant was discharged from the Regular Air
Force for Expiration of Term of Service. He served eight years
and one month on active duty.
The Air Force office of primary responsibility determined the
applicants eligibility for award of the Air Force Longevity
Service Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFLSA w/1 BOLC)
and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC
w/Palm).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states they were unable to
locate documentation verifying the applicant was deployed to
Antarctica. To grant award of the ASM without verification would
be contrary to the award criteria set forth in DoDM 1348.33,
Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD Service Awards
Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals.
On 15 Mar 07, the AFCAM was established to recognize any military
member of the Air Force who actively participated in combat
(ground to air). The AFCAM may be awarded for qualifying service
from 11 Sep 01 to a date to be determined. Retroactive awards
prior to 11 Sep 01 are not authorized.
DPSID states the applicant was discharged from active duty on
28 Feb 69, rendering him ineligible for the Air Force Combat
Action 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 11 Oct 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D).
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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. We took notice
of the applicants 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 the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 9 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-03104:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149s (2), dated 12 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 24 Sep 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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