RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00212
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect:
a. His correct service number
b. That he served in Vietnam.
c. He was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The correction of his service number should be made to any
documents or computerized records as the incorrect number could
hinder retrieving information.
He was advised when he returned from Vietnam that campaign
ribbons and medals would not be automatically awarded but had to
be requested in writing. At the time, he chose not to request
them because he was in the process of being returned stateside
for discharge.
He has been awarded service connected disability compensation
from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for exposure of
Agent Orange and other chemicals during his service in Vietnam
and requests the VCM be added to his DD Form 214.
The Board should consider his untimely application in the
interest of justice as an identity error may hinder retrieval of
records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 3 Dec 57, the applicant entered active duty.
On 2 Dec 61, he was honorably discharged from active duty after
serving 4 years on active duty.
In a letter dated 7 Feb 14, AFPC/DPSIRP advised the applicant
his service number on his DD Form 214 was correct and a change
was not required.
The VCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United
States who between 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73, served for 6 months
in South Vietnam during this period; served outside the
geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct
combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an
aggregate of 6 months.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request to
correct his record to reflect that he served in Vietnam. A
review of the documents provided by the applicant and a review
of his master personnel records did not contain information that
reflects he served in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit D.
AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of the VCM. There
is no official documentation in the applicants record to verify
he was in the area of eligibility for an aggregate of 6 months.
Furthermore, DPAPP was unable to verify he served in Vietnam;
therefore, rendering him ineligible for award of the VCM. To
grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by
DODM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, the
Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 19 Sep 14, the copies of the Air Force evaluations were
provided to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit F). As of this date, this office has not received a
response
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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 opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis
for our conclusion that the applicant has failed to sustain his
burden of proof that he has been the victim of an error or
injustice. 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
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-
2014-00212 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following pertinent documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 7 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 12 May 14.
Exhibit E. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Jun 14.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 14.
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