RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02623
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 award of the
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:
a. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V)
(Administratively Corrected)
b. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC
w/P) (Administratively Corrected)
c. Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is eligible for these awards; however, they are not reflected
on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of
Special Order GB-862, dated 4 Dec 73 and Special Order GB-743,
dated 16 Oct 69.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 Aug
67.
On 4 Jun 71, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge,
and was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 19 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects his last duty assignment
and major command as 377th Security Police Squadron, Pacific Air
Forces. It also reflects the following authorized Air Force
Medals and/or Ribbons:
- National Defense Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
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 disapproval for the Presidential Unit
Citation, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an
injustice. Applicant provided a copy of Special Order GB-743
awarding the 377th Security Police Squadron the PUC with an
inclusive period of 31 Jan 68 to 2 Feb 68; however, the
applicant was not assigned to that unit until 30 Jun 70;
therefore, rendering him ineligible for the PUC.
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:
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
- Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars
Upon final Board decision, 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 C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 25 Mar 15 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 record to reflect his entitlement
to the Presidential Unit Citation. 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 the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note the Air
Force OPR has determined the applicants eligibility for the Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, the Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Vietnam Service Medal with
four Bronze Service Stars and will correct his records
administratively. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the 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-2014-02623 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02623 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 8 Oct 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Mar 15.
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