RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04704
COUNSEL: NONE
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 the following
awards:
1. Good Conduct Medal (GCM). (Administratively Corrected)
2. Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
3. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). (Administratively
Corrected)
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The authorized awards are not reflected on his DD Form 214.
He served in Okinawa which qualified him for the VSM.
In support of his requests, he provides copies of his DD Form
214, AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change
of Station-Military; AF Form 1299, Application for Household
Goods; and other various documents associated with his requests.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 23 Jul 68, he entered active duty.
On 17 Sep 70, he was discharged.
He served 2 years, 1 month and 25 days on active duty.
The VSM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who between
4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73 served in the following areas of Southeast
Asia: in Vietnam and the contiguous 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 nonconsecutive days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the VSM. There is no
official documentation in the applicants record to verify he
was assigned or attached, or detailed for one, or more, days
with an organization participating in or directly supporting
ground (military) operations; permanently assigned, attached, or
detailed for one, or more days aboard a naval vessel directly
supporting military operations; have actually participated as a
crew member in one or more aerial flights directly supporting
military operation, have served on temporary duty for
30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days, in the area of
eligibility for award of the VSM. Okinawa is not in the area of
eligibility for award of the VSM; rendering him ineligible for
the award. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria
established by DoDM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and
Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or
the War Department.
Based on a review of his records, DPSID was able to verify he
should have been awarded the AFOUA, AFGCM and the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). Upon the Boards
final decision, his records will be administratively corrected
to reflect these awards.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 14 Mar 14, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, this office has not received a 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission; however, we agree
with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force Office of
Primary Responsibility (OPR) and adopt the rationale expressed
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 for award of the AFOUA, AFGCM and
RVNG w/P, 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-04704 in Executive Session on 29 Jul 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Oct 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 28 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Mar 14.
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