RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01007
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be entitled to the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM).
2. He be entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
(Administratively Corrected)
3. His service time in the Republic of Vietnam be added to his
records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The VSM, VCM, and his service time in the Republic of Vietnam
are not reflected in his records.
In support of his request the applicant provides copies of a
letter verifying his entitlement to the VSM, and DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
In a letter to the applicant dated 26 Mar 2013, AFPC/DPAPP
advised him that they were able to confirm boots on the ground
Foreign Service in the Republic of Vietnam from 26 Dec 1967 to
11 Feb 1968, for 1 month and 17 days. The amount of Foreign
Service time reflected on his DD Form 214 is correct, therefore,
a correction is not needed. He was advised that specific
locations are not annotated on the DD Form 214; therefore, he
may use the DPAPP letter as proof of boots on the ground for the
Republic of Vietnam.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for
entitlement to the VCM. DPSID states that the VCM is awarded to
members of the Armed Forces of the United States who between
1 Mar 1961 and 28 Mar 1973; served for six months in South
Vietnam during this period; or served outside the geographical
limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to
the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an aggregate of six
months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States
who meet the criteria established for the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam) or the VSM during the period of
service required are considered to have contributed direct
combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
According to AFPC/DPAPP, he served in Vietnam for 1 month and
17 days; therefore, he is ineligible for award of the VCM.
DPSID was able to verify his entitlement to the VSM with two
Bronze Service Stars (BSS) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). Upon the final Board decision,
administrative correction of his official military personnel
record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, 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 comment within 30 days. 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 warranting award
of the VCM. 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. The Board notes the Air
Force office of primary responsibility confirms the applicant
was TDY to the Republic of Vietnam. However, in accordance with
governing instructions, updates of TDY assignments/locations on
the DD Form 214 are not authorized. The DPAPP letter serves as
the source document of the applicants TDY to Vietnam during the
period from 26 Dec 1967 to 11 Feb 1968. Therefore, we find no
basis to favorably recommend granting the relief sought.
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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 this application
in Executive Session on 19 Nov 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2013-
01007 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 May 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 May 2013.
Panel Chair
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