RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01469
XXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be entitled to the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The applicant makes no contentions.
In support of his request the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty; DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 and AF Forms 626,
Temporary Duty Order Military.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The 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 the area of eligibility
for 26 days; therefore, he is ineligible for award of the VCM.
DPSID was able to verify his entitlement to 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 31 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. 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 the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Additionally, we
note the OPR will administratively correct the applicants
records to reflect his entitlement to the RVNGC w/P. Therefore,
aside from the administrative correction to his record, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 17 Dec 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
X, Panel Chair
X, Member
X, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2013-
01469 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 21 Jun 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 2013.
Panel Chair
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