RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01527
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be updated to reflect award of two (2) Bronze Service Stars
(BSSs) for his previously awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was transferred to U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand from 7 Jul 72 to
6 Jul 73. During his tour of duty in Thailand, he was involved
with two campaigns: Linebacker I from 9 May-29 Oct 72 and
Linebacker II from 18 to 29 Dec 72.
The Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider
his untimely application because he did not realize the BSSs were
missing from his records until he was discussing it with other
veterans.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 Dec 70, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
According to a 22 Mar 75 base level military personnel system
report in the applicants military personnel records, he served
overseas duty from 7 Jul 72 to 7 Jul 73.
On 7 Apr 76, the applicant received an honorable discharge. He
was credited with 5 years, 3 months and 11 days of active service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of a second BSS for
his VSM. After a thorough review of the applicants official
military personnel record, they were able to verify award of the
VSM with 1 BSS. However; they were unable to verify award of a
second BSS. Campaigns Linebacker I and Linebacker II are not
designated campaigns used for determining service stars for the
VSM. The applicants dates in Vietnam do not coincide with more
than one approved campaign; therefore, he is not eligible for a
second BSS for his VSM.
A service star (bronze or silver) is authorized for each campaign
under the following conditions: Assigned or attached to and
present for duty with a unit during the period in which it
participated in combat. Under orders in the combat zone and in
addition meets any of the following requirements: Awarded a
combat decoration; furnished a certificate by a commander general
of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the service
member actually participated in combat; served at a normal post of
duty (as contrasted to occupying the status of an inspector,
observer, or visitor). Aboard a vessel other than in a passenger
status and furnished a certificate by the home port commander of
the vessel that he served in the combat zone.
DPSID determined that the below Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons
should have been awarded during the applicants service from
27 Dec 70 to 7 Apr 76 and were not reflected in his records. Upon
final Board decision, administrative correction of the applicants
official military personnel record will be completed by
AFPC/DPSOR:
VSM w/1 BSS and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
(RVNGC w/P).
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 26 Sep 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
corrective action. 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 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01527 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Apr 14.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 14.AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 00108
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