RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02015
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:
- His service in Vietnam and Korea (Administratively
Corrected Boots On Ground letter issued).
- All Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons to include any
subsequent Oak Leaf Clusters.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served as a Loadmaster stationed at Norton Air Force Base,
California between 1970 and 1973. During that timeframe he flew
supply missions twice a month all over Southeast Asia to
include, Vietnam and Korea.
He is getting close to retirement age and in an effort to ensure
his eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) health
benefits, it is critical his DD Form 214 accurately captures his
service in a combat zone.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
Mission Orders to Southeast Asia along with pay stubs.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 20 Nov
69.
On 6 Jul 73, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge,
and was credited with 3 years, 7 months, and 16 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects the following Air Force
Medals and/or Ribbons:
- Air Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
On 21 Jul 14, AFPC/DPAPP, completed a thorough review of the
applicants official military personnel record and the
documentation provided by the applicant. They confirmed Boots
on Ground Foreign Service time at U-Tapao Air Base, Thailand,
Kadena and Yokota Air Bases, Japan, Hickam Air Base, Hawaii, Tan
Son Nhut and DaNang Air Bases, Republic of Vietnam, and Kwang Ju
Air Base, Republic of Korea. Since specific locations are not
annotated on a members DD Form 214, they have issued a Boots
on Ground letter.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of any Oak Leaf
Cluster as they were unable to verify any awards and
decorations the applicant had been awarded met the criteria for
an addition of an oak leaf cluster.
The Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster is issues to denote subsequent
awards as indicated in the criteria for those awards and
decorations that are authorized a device.
Based on their review of the applicants official military
personnel record, they were able to determine that the below Air
Force Medals and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during his
service and are not reflected in his records:
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
- Vietnam Campaign Medal
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 D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 19 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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. 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale 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 recommend granting the requested
relief.
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-2014-02015 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02015 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 21 Jul 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Aug 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 14.
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