ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00212
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
IN THE MATTER OF:
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
2. He be entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
(RVCM).
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 25 Jul 2012, the Board considered and denied a similar
appeal. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances
surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the
earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at
Exhibit G (with Exhibits A through F).
In a letter, dated 15 Jan 2013, the applicant submitted a
request for reconsideration. He included letters from two crew
members who stated they served with the applicant in Vietnam.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit H.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. After careful reconsideration of all the facts and
circumstances of the applicant’s case, along with the additional
documentation provided, it remains the opinion of the Board the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has
been the victim of an error or injustice in regards to his
request for award of the RVCM. The applicant has not provided
evidence to show that he served in the Republic of Vietnam for
six months; therefore, he does not meet the criteria for award
of the RVCM.
2. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has
been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or
injustice to warrant award of the VSM. In this respect, we note
that in support of his appeal the applicant provides witness
statements from individuals contending that the applicant
accompanied them on a deployment to Republic of Vietnam to
install weapons and munitions on F-100 Fighter jets. We also
note that his military personnel records reflect he was assigned
to the 355 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) from 26 Feb 1968
through 11 Jul 1968. According to the Air Force Historical
Research Agency, the 355 TFS was assigned to Phu Cat AB,
Republic of Vietnam, from 3 Feb 1968 through 4 Jul 1968. In
view of the above, we believe, the applicant has provided
substantial evidence to support award of the VSM. Accordingly,
we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected to the extent
indicated below.
The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s)
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 12 Mar 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
All members voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2012-
00212:
Exhibit G. Record of Proceedings, dated 16 Aug 2012,
w/Exhibits.
Exhibit H. Letter, Applicant, dated 15 Jan 2013,
w/attachments.
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Member
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