RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01591
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

	XXXXXXX XXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  24 NOV 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge be updated to include the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V), additional Bronze Service Star (BSS) to the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) and any other additional awards he may be entitled to.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

It was an innocent oversight or data input delay/overlap at the time of his record’s check.  He served in Vietnam for one year and 2 days approximately on or about 11 Dec 67 to 13 Dec 68.  

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 15 Dec 68 and a copy of his Air Force Commendation Medal citation, dated 21 Oct 68.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant was enrolled in Officer Training School (OTS) from 29 Sep – 20 Dec 64.  On 21 Dec 64, applicant was commissioned as a Reserve of the Air Force and ordered to extended active duty.  He was progressively promoted to the temporary grade of captain with a date of rank of 11 May 68.  Applicant was honorably released from active duty on 15 Dec 68.  He was credited with 4 years, 2 months, and 17 days of active duty service, including 1 year and 2 days of foreign service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended denial for award of the PUC and the 3rd BSS to the VSM.  Based on a review of the military personnel record, DPPR recommended entitlement for award of the AFCM, AFOUA w/V, and the RVNGC w/P and the applicant’s record will be corrected administratively.  However, they were unable to verify the applicant’s unit received the PUC or a 3rd BSS to the VSM.

HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s complete 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 15 Jun 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Applicant’s records were thoroughly reviewed, however, no documentation was found to substantiate his eligibility for award of the Presidential Unit Citation or the 3rd Bronze Service Star on his Vietnam Service Medal.  In view of the above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

4.  Additionally, applicant’s record will be administratively corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.

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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-2007-01591 in Executive Session on 18 July 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 May 07, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 5 Jun 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jun 07.