RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-00005

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 JULY 2007

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat “V” Device while stationed with the 56th Security Police Squadron in Nakhon Phanom Thailand from June 1973 through June 1974. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The 56th Security Police Squadron is awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (Combat “V”) for exceptionally meritorious service in support of military operations from 1 June 1970 through 31 May 1971, 1 December 1971 through 29 February 1972,  23 February 1973 through 28 February 1974, and 24 January through 2 May 1975.

In support of of the application, the applicant submits a copy of DD Form 214, Report of Separation From Active Duty.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The available records reflect that the applicant entered the Air Force on 27 July 1971.  On 25 July 1975, he was separated from the Air Force with an honorable discharge after serving 3 years, 11 months, 29 days of total active military service. His medals, when discharged, included the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Air Force was not able to evaluate this application due to nonavailability of personnel records.

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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 an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence presented, the Board found no documentation in his record, nor has the applicant provided any documentation, which would support his request.  Without additional documentation from the applicant his claim cannot be substantiated. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable 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-2006-00005 in Executive Session on 8 March 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 25 Nov 05, w/atch.