RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01515

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the following: 

1.  His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) be reflected as 43270 
(Jet Engine Technician), versus 43250 (Jet Engine Mechanic).

2.  He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze 
Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS) (administratively resolved), the 
Presidential Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster (PUC 
w/1OLC) (administratively resolved), the Republic of Vietnam 
Gallantry Cross with Palm Medal (RVNGC w/P) (administratively 
resolved), and the Cold War Medal and any other awards he may be 
entitled to.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

1.  He completed his 7-skill level course in 1970.  He tried 
having the mistake corrected when he out processed but was told 
the record had been lost.

2.  He served at Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam from 1 Nov 67 through 
1 Nov 68 and should therefore be entitled to the requested 
awards.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 11 Aug 66, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force.

The applicant served in Vietnam from 1 Nov 67 through 1 Nov 68.

On 10 Aug 70, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 2 months, and 28 days 
of active service, which included one year of foreign service.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force offices 
of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at 
Exhibits C and D.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIC recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice to warrant a change to the applicant’s 
AFSC.  

AF Manual 35-1, Military Personnel Classification Policy Manual, 
for the period in question required airmen to have performed 
satisfactorily in the 7-skill level AFSC for a minimum of one 
year, successfully completed Career Development Course (CDC), be 
an E-5 or above, recommended by the supervisor and meet 
mandatory requirements or equivalents in order to be awarded the 
7-skill level.  

There is no evidence the applicant met the requirement of 
performing duty at the 7-skill level for at least one year to 
warrant an upgrade of his AFSC.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIC evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the Cold War Medal indicating 
there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The Cold War 
Medal is a commemorative medal that is awarded to members of the 
Armed Forces who served in the United States during the Cold 
War.  It is primarily a celebratory display medal rather than an 
official award of the Air Force or Department of Defense (DOD).  
The Cold War Medal/Certificate recognizes service members and 
civilian personnel of the United States (US) Government who 
served the US during the Cold War.  This endeavor is being 
conducted by the Department of the Army.  The applicant may 
order his certificate on line or in writing.

As for his request for the PUC w/1BOLC, the VSM w/2BSS and the 
RVNGC w/P, a review of the applicant’s records revealed that he 
should have been bestowed these awards and the Air Force 
Longevity Award (AFLSA) and his records will be corrected 
administratively.  It was further noted he will be provided 
replacement medals for the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), 
PUC w/1BOLC, Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), National 
Defense Service Medal (NDSM), VSM w/2BSS, AFLSA and the Small 
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).  The RVNGC w/P is an 
award of a foreign government and is not stocked or issued by 
the US Government and can be obtained through commercial 
sources.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Aug 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 with respect 
to the applicant’s request for his DD Form 214 to be corrected 
to reflect he earned his 7-skill level Air Force Specialty Code 
as a Jet Engine Technician.  After a thorough review of the 
applicant’s complete submission and the evidence of record, 
there was no evidence provided or located in the applicant’s 
military records showing he met the requirements for an upgrade 
of his ASFC to a 7-skill level.  As for his request for awards 
while on active duty, we note the Air Force OPR has determined 
the applicant’s entitlement to Presidential Unit Citation with 
one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with two 
Bronze Service Stars, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the 
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and will correct 
his records administratively.  In addition, the Air Force OPR 
will provide the applicant replacement medals for the Air Force 
Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit citation with one Bronze 
Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense 
Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service 
Stars, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the Small Arms 
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  Lastly, regarding his request for 
award for the Cold War Medal, we note the Cold War Medal is a 
commemorative medal and not an official award of the United 
States.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting 
relief beyond that rendered administratively.


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-2014-01515 in Executive Session on 24 Feb 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Mar 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIC, dated 13 May 14.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 14.