RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00241
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam during the period 21 Aug 65 14 Dec 65.
The applicant provides no rationale as to why his untimely
application should be considered.
In support of his requests, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, special order and Temporary Duty (TDY)
certificate.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Jan 63, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. He
served 3 years, 3 months, and 26 days of total active service.
He is credited with 1 year, 5 months, and 27 days of Foreign
Service.
On 12 May 14, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they were
able to verify and confirm Boots-On-Ground (BOG) Foreign Service
time at Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam from 21 Aug
65 to 14 Dec 65, for 3 months and 24 days.
The RVNCM is awarded to members of the United States Armed
Forces who, between 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73, served for six
months in South Vietnam, 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 United States Armed Forces who meet
the criteria established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service
required are considered to have contributed direct combat
support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces; or, did not
complete the length of service required, but who, during
wartime, were: wounded by the enemy (in a military action),
captured by the enemy during action or in lieu of duty, but
later rescued or released, killed in action or in the line of
duty; or were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and served in
Vietnam for the entire period between 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. A review of the applicants
personnel records failed to substantiate he was in the area of
eligibility for an aggregate of six months in support of the
Vietnam Armed Forces for award of the RVNCM. To grant relief
would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33,
Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD Service Awards
Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals, the Secretary of
the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.
DPSID was able to verify the applicants entitlement to the
Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star (VSM w/1BSS)
and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC
w/P) for his service from 15 Jan 63 to 10 May 66, and were not
reflected in his records. Upon final determination by the
Board, DPSOR will administratively correct the applicants
records.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 1 Aug 14, for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit D).
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. 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
(OPR) and adopt the rationale expressed 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 grant the relief
sought in this application.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00241 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 14.
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