RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01452
		INDEX CODE:	107.00
	 	COUNSEL:  XXXXX

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to show he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and all other awards that are missing.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was TDY to Vietnam at least 10 times, twice as a member of the band, other times to perform at protocol events, USO events and to perform at the NCO and Officer’s clubs.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 19 July 1963 for a period of four years.  He was discharged with an Honorable Discharge on 16 February 1967 in the grade of airman first class.  He had 3 years, 6 months and 28 days of total active service.  His DD Form 214 reflects award of the Air Force National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.  His record reflects two years and four days foreign service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  The applicant did not provide any official documentation to substantiate his claim that he was TDY to Vietnam from Japan, even after having been asked to do so.  There is no indication in his records that he was TDY at any time while he was on active duty.

The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is 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 29 Aug 2003 and to his counsel on 3 Oct 03 for review and comment 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.  After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, the Board is not persuaded that he is entitled to the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal.  The Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopts their rationale as the basis for their conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board finds 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 Docket Number BC-2003-01452 in Executive Session on 10 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 17 Apr 03.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 21 Aug 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Aug 03.
	Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 3 Oct 02, w/atchs.

	
	Chair