RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01190
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His records be corrected to reflect his foreign service in
Vietnam and he be awarded the appropriate service medals.
2. His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the
Enlisted Air Crew Chief Wings.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, he is missing his awards,
overseas time, and Air Crew Chief Wings.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to Aeronautical Order (AO) 11, dated 23 Jun 65, the
applicant was designated as a crew member of the 38th Missile
Maintenance Squadron, United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) in
accordance with (IAW) AFM 35-13, paragraph 5-6A.
According to an AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification,
dated 14 Sep 65, he successfully completed his proficiency
written examination and proficiency evaluation flight check and
was deemed qualified in both areas.
On 12 May 14, AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant that after a
review of his records and the documents he provided, they were
able to verify and confirm his boots on ground foreign service
time at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 12 Jan 67 to
13 May 67, for 4 months and 1 day. This amount of foreign
service is reflected on his DD Form 214; therefore a correction
is not needed for foreign service. DPAPP stated the letter
provided was to be used as proof of boots on ground for the
Republic of Vietnam.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AF/A3O-AIF recommends denial of the applicants request for the
Air Crew Chief Wings. The applicant has not provided
substantial evidence to corroborate that he held an Air Force
Specialty authorized for flying status for at least 36 months to
permanently award the Aircrew Member Badge.
IAW AFR 35-13, Flying Status, Aeronautical Ratings,
Designations, and Parachute Jump Status, paragraph 5-9(a), an
individual who has held a crew member AFSC as a principal duty
assignment for not less than 36 months (not necessarily
consecutive) will be authorized to wear the badge permanently.
Such permanent award will be entered in the AF Form 7 of
individuals so entitled.
Based on the documentation provided by the applicant, he was
designated as a crew member per AO-11, effective 23 Jun 65.
This order remains in effect after discharge and immediate
reenlistment at the same station provided there is no break in
service or change in duty assignment. An AF Form 910 was also
provided indicating the applicant changed duty assignments
making the AO-11 invalid.
The complete A3O-AIF evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends no action on the applicants request for
awards for his Vietnam service. A review of the applicants
records revealed that he should have been awarded the Vietnam
Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS) and the
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) and
his official military personnel records will be administratively
corrected by AFPC/DPSOY.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were 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 E).
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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 their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has verified the
applicants entitlement to the VSM w/2BSS and the RVNGC w/P and
will correct his records administratively. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01190 in Executive Session on 14 Jan 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AF/A3O-AIF, dated 29 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 14.
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