RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00066
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), with Valor device.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron in Vietnam from May 1968 to November 1968 and in Thailand from November 1968 to May 1969 when the squadron received the AFOUA, with Valor.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was on active duty from 29 April 1965 through 18 April 1969 and received an honorable discharge. His military records reflect he was assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron in Vietnam from 15 October 1968 to 26 April 1969.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, and states they were unable to locate documentation verifying the 20th Special Operations Squadron received the AFOUA while the applicant was assigned with the unit.
Based on the applicants service dates in Vietnam and Thailand, DPSID will administratively correct the applicants records to reflect award of the Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.
The complete DPSID advisory is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFOUA with Valor was awarded to the 20th SOS during different time periods. One period was 1 July 1967 through 30 Jun 1968. He was in country prior to 1 July 1968 and believes he is qualified to wear the ribbon. He was advised that General Order 25, dated 8 June 2001 covered this award.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 applicants 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant believes he is qualified to wear the AFOUA, with Valor device, he has not provided sufficient evidence to substantiate that the 20th Special Operations Squadron received this award while he was assigned. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 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 Docket Number BC-2013-00066 in Executive Session on 5 September 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
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The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2013-00066 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 December 2012.
Exhibit B. Applicants Military Service Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 March 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 April 2013.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 6 April 2013.
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