RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00220
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

	APPLICANT	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN	HEARING DESIRED:  Yes

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR states the applicant has not submitted any documentation to substantiate that he was an aircrew member or that he flew in any combat mission or had any direct involvement with any mission in support of Vietnam.  DPPPR requested the applicant provide documentation to support his request, he did not respond.  The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded for six months of duty in Vietnam, there is nothing in the applicant's records to indicate he was stationed, TDY or participated in any mission in direct support of operations in Vietnam.  The applicant stated he was TDY in Guam for six months not Vietnam.  The applicant is not eligible to receive the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  Therefore, based on the information provided they recommend denying the requested relief.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 April 2002, for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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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 error or injustice for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  The applicant's records do not reflect that he was stationed, TDY or involved in any missions in support of Vietnam.  The applicant has not provided any documentation to support his request.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00220 in Executive Session on June 4, 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Oct 01, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 22 Apr 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 02.