RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01177
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor
(AFOUA w/V) for his service with the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing
(TFW) between Aug 71 and Nov 72.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He deserved the AFOUA w/V but it did not get added to his records
because he was out-processing.
The Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider
granting his request because he served 17 months in Vietnam and
Thailand during OPERATION CONSTANT GUARD, working 12 hour days in
order to keep the mission going.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 Nov 68, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 3 Nov 72, the applicant received an honorable discharge. He
was credited with 3 years, 11 months and 28 days of active
service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. DPSID was unable to verify the applicant
was assigned or attached to the 49th TFW. However, they were able
to verify award of the AFOUA w/V for the applicants service with
the 12th Avionics Maintenance Squadron for award inclusive period
from 1 Apr 70 to 21 Oct 71.
The AFOUA was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force
(SecAF), 6 Jan 54. It is awarded by the SecAF to units that have
distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or
outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart
from similar units. A bronze V device is awarded when the award
of the AFOUA is made to a unit for combat or direct combat
support.
DPSID determined that the AFOUA w/V, and three Bronze Oak Leaf
Clusters (AFOUA w/V & 3 BOLCs); the Vietnam Service Medal with
three Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/3 BSSs); and the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) should have been
awarded during the applicant's service from 6 Nov 68 to 3 Nov 72,
and were not reflected in his records. Upon final Board decision,
administrative correction of the applicant's official military
personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR:
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 6 Jun 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As
of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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 to warrant
award of the AFOUA w/V for his service with the 49th TFW. 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.
Therefore, aside from the administrative corrections to add the
AFOUA w/V & 3 BOLCs, the VSM w/3 BSSs and the RVNGC w/P we find no
basis to grant the additional 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01177 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 27 May 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Jun 14.
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