RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00984
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been awarded the contested award for his
temporary duty assignment to DaNang, Vietnam, with the 13th
Bombardment Squadron beginning 11 September 1996.
In support of the applicants appeal, he provides documents
extracted from his military personnel records and other
documentation.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 November
1963.
On 28 November 1967, the applicant was honorably released from
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served
4 years on active duty and was credited with 1 year, 1 month and
17 days of foreign and/or sea service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the Secretary of the Air
Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by
exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement
that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.
The services include performance of exceptionally meritorious
service, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of
national or international significance, combat operations
against an armed enemy of the United States, or military
operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile
actions by an opposing foreign force. A V device is awarded
for combat or indirect combat support actions.
The applicants dates of service with the 13th Bombardment
Squadron were from 1 March 1966 to 20 January 1967 - rendering
him ineligible for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with
Valor awarded. The inclusive period for the award is
19 February 1965 to 19 February 1966.
After a thorough review of the applicants master personnel
record, they were able to verify award of the Presidential Unit
Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Longevity
Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service
Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
should have been awarded during the applicants service from
29 November 1963 to 28 November 1967 and were not reflected in
his records. Upon final board decision, administrative
correction of the applicants record will be completed by
AFPC/DPSOR.
The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 19 May 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit
D). As of this date, no response has been received by this
office.
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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. The
applicants contentions are duly noted; 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. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2013-00984 in Executive Session on 5 November 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 February 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 May 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 May 2013.
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