RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02691
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect that he received the
following awards and ribbons:
1. The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with one Bronze Service Star
(BSS) (Administratively Corrected), Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM)
(Administratively Corrected), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) (Administratively Corrected).
2. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)
(Administratively Corrected).
3. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
4. The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He just realized that none of the awards were listed on his last
DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
15 Sep 70.
On 13 Oct 78, the applicant was furnished an under other than
honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge, and was credited with
7 years, 10 months, and 26 days of active service.
The applicant was previously awarded the NDSM and the VSM as
annotated on his DD Form 214, dated 16 Sep 73; therefore, no
update of these awards is required.
On 25 Sep 14, AFPC/DPSID directed the applicants DD Form 214,
dated 16 Sep 73, be corrected to reflect the following:
a. Change VSM to read Vietnam Service Medal with one
Bronze Service Star (VSM w/1BSS).
b. Add the AFOUA with Valor (AFOUA w/V), the RVNGC w/P,
and the VCM. Upon final board decision the record will be
administratively corrected.
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 request for the
SAEMR, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an
injustice. There is no documentation in the applicants record
to verify that he qualified as expert with either the M-16 rifle
or issue handgun; rendering him ineligible for the award. To
grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by
DoDM 1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or
the War Department.
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 27 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 award of the
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) or National
Defense Service Medal (NDSM). 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 of injustice with respect to the SAEMR. As
for his request for the NDSM, in view of the fact that the NDSM
is already reflected in the applicants records, no action by
this Board is required. We note the Air Force OPR has
determined the applicants eligibility for the Vietnam Service
Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and will correct his records
administratively. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting any 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-2014-02691 in Executive Session on 22 Apr 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence 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 25 Sep 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 14.
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