RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00806
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect award of the
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam at Phu Cat Air Base in 1969.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Jan
66 and served as a Security Police.
On 23 May 69, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days
of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects the following Air Force
Medals and/or Ribbons:
- National Defense Service Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility (OPR), which are included at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The RVNCM is awarded to members of
the United States Armed Forces who, between 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar
73 served for 6 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 6 months. Only members of the United States Armed
Forces who met 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 the line 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.
There is no documentation in the applicants record to verify he
was in the area of eligibility for award of the RVNCM.
Based on their review, they determine that the below Air Force
Medal and/or Ribbon should have been awarded:
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the
applicants official military personnel record will be completed
by AFPC/DPSOR.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He contends his short notice deployment to Vietnam was conducted
in secrecy. In support of his request, he provided details of
his deployment like location, duration and the estimated number
of attacks the base endured during his tour of duty.
The applicant also contends the recommendation from the Air
Force office of primary responsibility is unfair and he plans on
contesting it with help from the media.
A complete copy of the applicants letter is at Exhibit E.
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The Board
notes that AFPC/DPSID states there is no documentation in the
applicants record to verify he was in the area of eligibility
for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. However,
after a review of the applicants submission, in particular the
detailed accounts of his experience at Phu Cat Air Base,
Vietnam, we believe that relief is warranted. Additionally, we
have confirmed that Phu Cat Air Base was augmented by security
forces personnel and more likely than not the applicant was in
Vietnam and eligible for the RVNCM. We believe this information
is sufficient to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that
the applicants DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect the
RVNCM and recommend the records be corrected as indicated below.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the applicant be corrected to show that his DD
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge, reflect award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00806 in Executive Session on 13 Jan 2015 under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00806 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.
Exhibit E. Applicants Letter, dated 26 Nov 14.
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