RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00100
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with V device and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes that he should have the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with V device and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits three photographs.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 25 April 1969 and served until 16 June 1975, on which date, he was voluntarily honorably discharged for miscellaneous reasons.  He had served 6 years, 1 month and 22 days on active duty.  He was credited with 2 years and 6 days of Foreign and/or SEA service.

On 5 February 2003, DPPPR informed the applicant that there was nothing in his records to show that he was eligible for a V device on the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, a bronze service star on the Vietnam Service Medal, or the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  He was asked to provide documentation to substantiate his claims or to withdraw those portions of his application.  He did not respond.

While reviewing the applicant’s records, it was discovered that there is an error on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty effective 16 June 1975.  A DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 has been completed to correct item 26 of the DD Form 214 to add Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters (OLC), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and forwarded to the applicant.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR states that the applicant is not eligible for, or entitled to, the V device on the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award or a bronze service star on the Vietnam Service Medal.  The reasons were previously explained to him.  Without official documentation, they cannot verify his eligibility for the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  He did not provide any documentation to substantiate this claim, even after being asked to do so.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 25 April 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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.  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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  It is noted that the applicant did not respond to a request to provide additional documentation to substantiate his claims.  We find no 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 this application in Executive Session on 25 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 6 Jan 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Apr 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 03.