RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03803
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge be corrected to reflect entitlement to
award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His unit presented him with the PUC; however, it was never
entered into his service records.
The applicant did not provide any documentation in support of
his request.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 16 Jun 61, the applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force.
He served 3 years, 7 months and 17 days of total active service.
He was credited with one year and two days of Foreign Service.
The PUC is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces
for outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy
occurring on or after 7 Dec 41, for the United States Army and
the United States Air Force units. The unit must have displayed
such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in
accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and
hazardous conditions to have set it apart and above other units
participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism
required is the same as that which would be required for award
of the Air Force Cross.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. The applicant was assigned to the
11th Civil Engineering Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma,
from 26 Nov 61 to 30 Jan 64 and with the 23rd Air Base Group, Da
Nang Air Base, Vietnam from 31 Jan 64 to 1 Feb 65.
A review of the applicants records failed to locate any
official documentation awarding the PUC to a unit during the
applicants period of assignment. To grant relief would be
contrary to the eligibility criteria established by DODM 1348-
33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of
the Air Force, the Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.
DPSID was able to verify the applicants entitlement to the
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) for his service
from 16 Jun 61 to 2 Feb 65, and were not reflected in his
records. Upon final determination by the Board, DPSOR will
administratively correct the applicants records.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 8 Nov 13, review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a
response.
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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. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contention, 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, aside from the administrative corrections noted by
DPSID, we find no basis to grant 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-03803 in Executive Session on 27 May 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Aug 13.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 17 Oct 13, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Nov 13.
Panel Chair
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