RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00123 

 INDEX CODE: 131.00 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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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: 

 

1. Award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). 


 

2. Credit for service in Vietnam. 


 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Due to an administrative error, his service in Vietnam and the 
AFCM were not reflected on his DD Form 214. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214 and citation for the AFCM. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 16 Aug 67, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. He was progressively promoted to the grade of 
sergeant, having assumed the grade effective and with a date of 
rank of 1 Jul 69. He was honorably discharged on 3 Jun 71. He 
served three years, seven months and eight days of active 
service. 

 

On 11 May 10, AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant that they 
confirmed and verified his boots on ground foreign service in Cam 
Ranh Bay AB, Vietnam, and that the foreign service on his DD Form 
214 is correct. 

 

On 7 Jun 10, AFPC/DPSIDRA informed the applicant that his 
eligibility and entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal with two 
Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross 

 
with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign was verified and 
his records would be administratively corrected to reflect the 
medals. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the AFCM. AFPC/DPSIDR states 
the AFCM is awarded to service members who, while serving in any 
capacity with the Air Force after 24 Mar 58, shall have 
distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement or service. 
The degree of merit must be distinctive, but is not required to 
involve the voluntary risk of life required for the Soldier’s 
Medal (or the Airman’s Medal now authorized for the Air Force), 
be considered for the AFCM. 

 

According to AFPC/DPSIDR, there is no special order or 
certificate provided by the applicant or located within his 
official military records that would support he was recommended 
for or awarded the AFCM. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIDRA 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 25 Jun 10, 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 an error or injustice. We took note 
of the documentation provided in support of the applicant’s 
request for award of the AFCM; 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 
decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of 
proof of the existence of an error or injustice. In regard to 
his service credit in Vietnam, AFPC/DPAPP confirmed and verified 
his foreign service and informed him that his DD Form 214 
accurately reflects his foreign service. Therefore, in the 

 
absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-2010-00123 in Executive Session on 1 Sep 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jan 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 9 Jun 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

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