RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01239
				INDEX CODE:  107.00
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVGCM), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Vietnam medals are not reflected on his DD Form 214.  A veteran agent told him he should have received the AFLSA for his time in the service.

He wants to appeal the decision for award of the AFLSA based on legitimate circumstances that occurred over forty years ago.  He further states he understands the criteria for award of the AFLSA.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, an award certificate, a copy of a DD Form 215 and a letter from AFPC/DPSIDR.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he served on active duty from 3 Jan 63 through 12 Dec 66.  He is credited with 3 years, 11 months and 10 days of active service with 1 year and 3 days of foreign service.

On 14 May 07, a DD Form 215 was issued adding the AFOUA with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM)and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC W/P) to his DD Form 214.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denying the request for award of the AFLSA.  AFPC/DPSIDR states the AFLSA is awarded to service members who completed four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces.  His records indicate he served less than four years of honorable service.

The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states he was good enough to be the only person in his unit to be selected for staff car duty, chauffeuring generals, a state governor and foreign dignitaries. He was good enough to receive nothing less than outstanding ratings in all of his performance reports.  He was good enough to be selected as the only airman in his unit to be cleared for a top secret security clearance for access to the Base Command Post for daily unit status reports.  He was good enough to get promoted to airman first class.  He was good enough to receive the Good Conduct Medal.  He was good enough to be sent to Southeast Asia at the onset of the Vietnam War.  He was good enough to receive an honorable discharge, but because the Air Force decided to send him home three weeks before his discharge date, he cannot show he served what was required of him by being awarded the AFLSA.  He believes his service to his country meant absolutely nothing to the Air Force.  

His complete response is at Exhibit E.

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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 an injustice warranting award of the AFLSA.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, because the applicant did not serve for the period of time required for award of the AFSLA, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that he has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the additional 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 this application in Executive Session on 27 Feb 08, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

				XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
				XXXXXXXXXX, Member
				XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 9 Apr 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 11 Dec 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jan 08.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, Applicant, dated 18 Jan 08.

					XXXXXXXXXX
					Panel Chair