RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-02474
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was stationed at a base overseas for 171 consecutive days during the period Oct 72 to Mar 73.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 25 Jan 74.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force during the period 26 Jan 70 to 25 Jan 74.  

He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.  His DD Form 214, Item 19, Indochina or Korea Service since August 5, 1964, reflects Yes, and 171 days. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPRFQ reviewed this application and recommended denial.  On 1 Sep 04, a letter was sent requesting a copy of the travel voucher/decoration/Airman Performance Report to show the exact location where the member was stationed in Vietnam.  He did not respond.

A complete copy of the 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 8 Oct 04 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.  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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  ARPC/DPRF requested applicant provide supporting documentation to substantiate his eligibility for the award; however, he did not respond.  Should the applicant provide documentation to substantiate his claim, we would be willing to reconsider his petition.  In view of the above, 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-02474 in Executive Session on 17 November 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 May 04, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ ARPC/DPRFQ, dated 6 Oct 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Oct 04.