RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-01808
INDEX CODE:  107.00 
								COUNSEL: NONE

								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  17 December 2007

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V), and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These awards were overlooked at the time of his discharge as he feels he is entitled to them.  

In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of a condensed version of his squadron’s history and his request for military records.  

The applicant’s submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 February 1968, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 19 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four years.  The applicant was progressively promoted to the rank of staff sergeant (E-5) with a date of rank of 1 March 1971.  He performed duties as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist.  On 11 February 1972, he was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.  He served 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active duty of which 1 year, 2 months, and 6 days was foreign service.  His DD Form 214 reflects his decorations as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  

On 28 August 2006, the Air Force Personnel Center Separations Branch issued a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, adding the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm to the applicant’s records. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the award of the PUC.  DPPPR states the applicant’s unit did receive the PUC during the period 1 November 1968 to 31 October 1969; however, the applicant did not arrive to Thailand until 14 November 1969; therefore, he is not entitled to the PUC.  DPPPR was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the AFOUA w/V plus one Oak Leaf Cluster, the AFGCM and the RVNGC w/P.  

The 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 8 September 2006, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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.  We note the Air Force has corrected the applicant’s record to reflect his award of the AFOUA w/V and RVNGC w/P; therefore, we will only address the applicant’s request for award of the PUC.  After a thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence that the applicant is eligible for award of the PUC.  While we note the applicant’s assertion that he is entitled to award of the PUC, evidence of record indicates he was not assigned to his unit during the period they were awarded the PUC.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion from the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the applicant is not a victim of error or injustice in regard to award of the PUC.  In view of the above, we find no basis to favorably consider his request for the PUC. 

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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 31 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-01808:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 06, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/ DPPPR, dated 12 Jul 06. 
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 06.