RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02071
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded Vietnam Ribbon.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in hostile fire in Vietnam and should be awarded the
Vietnam Ribbon.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 Jan 64 and
received an honorable discharge on 12 Jan 68 after serving for
3 years, 11 months, and 28 days on active duty.
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 C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants implied request
for the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) indicating
there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The RVCM is
awarded to service members who, between 1 Mar 61 and 28 mar 73,
served for six months in South Vietnam, or served outside the
geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct
combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an
aggregate of six months. Only members who meet the criteria
established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal of Vietnam
Service Medal during said period are considered to have
contributed direct support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed
Forces. While the applicant served in Vietnam from 13 Dec 66
through 11 Feb 67 for approximately 60 days, said service does
not meet the criteria for award of the RVCM. However, a review
of the applicants records indicates that he should have been
entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service
star (VSM w/1BSS) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
with Palm (RVNGC w/P) and his records will be corrected
administratively.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 4 Oct 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 warranting
correction of the applicants records to reflect his entitlement
to the RVCM. 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim
of an error or injustice with respect to the RVCM. We note the
Air Force OPR has determined the applicants eligibility for the
VSM w/lBSS and 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 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-2014-02071 in Executive Session on 19 Feb 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02071 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Aug 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Oct 14.
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