RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03270
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded any decorations or campaign ribbons for his combat
service in Vietnam.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is a combat veteran and while assigned in Okinawa he flew
missions into Vietnam, in direct support of operations there,
from Oct 61 to Mar 63.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 14 Mar 61,
for a period of four years. His AF Form 7, Airman Military
Record, indicates the applicant was stationed in Naha Air Base,
Okinawa, from Oct 61 to May 63.
He was honorably released from active duty, on 23 Mar 65, with a
reason for separation of expiration term of service. He was
credited with four years of active duty service, including two
years, eight months and five days of foreign service.
The applicants record will be administratively corrected to
reflect award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA),
the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), and the National
Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that after a
thorough review of the applicant's official military personnel
record and review by the Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate
of Assignments, the applicant failed to substantiate he served
any time in Vietnam; therefore, he does not meet the criteria
for these awards.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 26 Nov 12 for review and response. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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 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 further relief in this
application.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03270 in Executive Session on 9 May 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12.
Panel Chair
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