RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03059

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be 
corrected to add the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	a.  National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (Already 
Annotated on DD Form 214, dated 29 Nov 76)

	b.  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) 

	c.  Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) (Already 
Annotated on DD Form 214, dated 29 Nov 76)

	d.  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) (Already 
Annotated on DD Form 214, dated 1 Aug 74)

	e.  Vietnam Service Medal (VSM)

	f.  Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM)

	g.  Air Force Overseas Ribbon (AFOR)

	h.  Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) (Already 
Annotated on DD Form 214, dated 29 Nov 76)

	i.  Airman’s Medal (AmnM)

	j.  Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM)

	k.  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM)


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 does not reflect all of his authorized awards 
and decorations.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of two 
DD Form 214s.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Jul 
71.

On 29 Nov 76, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 5 years, 4 months, and 11 days 
of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214s reflects the award of the following 
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award
	- Air Force Good Conduct 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 of the AmnM, GCM, VSM, SWAM, 
AFSM, AFOR, VCM indicating there is no evidence of an error or 
an injustice. 

The applicant’s active duty service dates are from 19 Jul 71 to 
29 Nov 76.  After a thorough review of his official military 
personnel records, they were able to verify the award of the 
AFOUA, NDSM, and SAEMR as already annotated on the applicant’s 
DD Form 214, dated 1 Aug 74; therefore, no update is required.  
They were also able to verify award of the AFLSA as annotated on 
the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 29 Nov 76.

They were unable to verify award of the AmnM.  There is no 
official documentation in the applicant’s record, nor did the 
applicant provide any, such as a recommendation or Special Order 
for award of the AmnM.  The Special Order is the official source 
documentation to verify an authorized award.

They were unable to verify award of the GCM.  The applicant’s 
dates of service, 19 July 71 to 29 Nov 76, are past the award 
dates for the award of the GCM.  However, the applicant did 
serve during the award dates for the AFGCM as is currently 
annotated on his DD Form 214.

They were unable to verify award of the VSM.  Although they 
located within the applicant’s official military record a Travel 
Voucher (DD Form 1351-1c) indicating that the applicant was in 
Saigon, Vietnam on 26 Apr 75 and from 27 Apr 75 to 28 Apr 75, 
the applicant’s dates of service are past the award inclusive 
dates for award of the VSM; rendering the applicant ineligible 
for the award of the VSM.

They were unable to verify award of the SWASM.  The applicant’s 
dates of service are prior to the award inclusive dates for the 
award of the SWASM; rendering the applicant ineligible for the 
award.

They were unable to verify award of the AFSM.  The applicant’s 
active duty service dates are prior to the award authorization 
period for the award of the AFSM; rendering the applicant 
ineligible for the award.

They were unable to verify award of the AFOR.  The applicant’s 
dates of service are prior to the award authorization date for 
award of the AFOR.  The applicant was not on active duty as of 6 
Jan 86 to be eligible for retroactive award of the AFOR.

They were unable to verify award of the VCM.  They were unable 
to verify the applicant was in the area of eligibility for an 
aggregate of 6 months in support of the Vietnam Armed Forces for 
award of the VCM.

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.

Based on their review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record, they were able to determine the below Air 
Force Medal and/or Ribbon should have been awarded:

	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf 
Cluster

Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s 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 30 Jan 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.  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 
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-2014-03059 in Executive Session on 2 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03059 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 5 Dec 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jan 15.