RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00122
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
	APPLICANT	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During his active duty service he landed in Vietnam on missions from his U.S. home base and Thailand.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on  active duty from 10 August 1960 through 9 August 1968.  His records reflect he had an overseas tour in Taiwan from 4 April 1966 through 5 May 1967.  He was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the Air Force Longevity Service Award.

A DD Form 215 was issued on 12 May 2003, to reflect the award of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force Longevity Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and the National Defense Service Medal.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR states that on 19 February 2003, they informed the applicant that his records did not reflect that he had been TDY to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos or Cambodia for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days.  They further requested he provide documentation in support of his request or to withdraw his request.  The applicant did not respond.  

DPPPR further states without documentation showing the applicant was TDY to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos or Cambodia for 30 consecutive or 60-nonconsecutive days, that his eligibility for award of the Vietnam Service Medal cannot be verified.  They recommend the applicant’s request be denied.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 23 May 2003, 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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and the recommendations 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 an injustice.  The applicant's records do not reflect that he was TDY to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days.  The applicant was requested to provide any documentation to support his claim; however, as of this date, he has not provided any documentation to verify he was assigned or TDY in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand and therefore his eligibility for the Vietnam Service Medal cannot be verified.  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 BC-2002-00122 in Executive Session on 8 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 31 Dec 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 7 May 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 03.