RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05253
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
___________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect award of the following
medals:
1. The Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). (Administratively
Corrected)
2. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
(RVNGC w/P). (Administratively Corrected)
3. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). (No Action
Required)
4. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and two
Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (AFOUA w/V &2BOLC). (Administratively
Corrected)
5. The Good Conduct Medal (GCM).
___________________________________________________________________
THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he is entitled to the requested awards; however, he
has not received these awards for his service from 27 Jul 70 to
26 Apr 74. Also, his service includes a one year tour of duty
at Ubon RTAFB from Oct 72 through Oct 73 and service in support
of Operation Linebacker II.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 27 Jul 70,
for a period of four years. His AF Form 7, Airman Military
Record, indicates the applicant was awarded the VSM and the
RVCM.
The applicant served with the 8th Organizational Maintenance
Squadron, Ubon Air Field, Thailand, from 1 Oct 72 to 2 Oct 73.
The 8th Organizational Maintenance Squadron received award of
the AFOUA, w/V with award inclusive period of 28 Jan 73 to
15 Aug 73.
On 29 Apr 74, he was honorably released from active duty, under
the provisions of AFR 39-10, Separation for the Convenience of
the Government. He was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and
3 days of active duty service, including 1 year of foreign
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 included award of the NDSM and the
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
On 26 Mar 04, the applicants DD Form 214 was administratively
corrected to reflect award of the VSM.
The applicants record will be administratively corrected to
reflect award of the VCM, RVNGC w/P, and the AFOUA w/V &2BOLC.
________________________________________________________________
THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of the Good Conduct
Medal. The applicant's dates of service render him ineligible
for award of the Good Conduct Medal. Due to the applicant's
dates of service he qualifies for award under the criteria
established for the Air Force Good Conduct Medal verses the Good
Conduct Medal. The Air Force Good Conduct Medal is annotated on
the applicants DD Form 214; therefore, no action is required.
After a thorough review of the applicant's official military
personnel record, they were able to verify award of the VCM,
RVNGC w/P, and the AFOUA w/V & 2BOLC.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 24 Feb 13 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D).
________________________________________________________________
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 for award of the
Good Conduct Medal. We took notice of 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 granted
administratively is not warranted. In view of the above and in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought.
________________________________________________________________
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-2012-05253 in Executive Session on 15 Aug 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Nov 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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