RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01144 

 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 award of the 
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P) and 
Credit for his service in Vietnam and Germany (administratively 
corrected). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214 does not reflect any of his foreign service. He 
also believes he is entitled to the RVGC w/P for his service in 
Vietnam with the 821st Combat Security Police Squadron. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copies of 
documents extracted from his military personnel records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant served on active duty from 8 Mar 66 to 15 Dec 69. 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant that they confirmed he had 
nine months and four days of Foreign Service. DPAPP also 
confirmed his “boots on ground” for Vietnam. They further advised 
that his records will be administratively corrected to reflect his 
Foreign Service. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the 
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial of the award of RVGC w/P. 
DPSIDRA notes the RVGC w/P is awarded to certain units of the 
Armed Forces for their valorous combat achievement during the 
Vietnam War. The 821st Security Police Squadron was awarded the 
RVGC w/P for the period 1 Nov 69 to 21 May 71. The applicant is 
not entitled to the RVGC w/P because he did not serve with the 
unit during the inclusive period for award of the RVGC w/P. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIRDA evaluation is attached 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 5 Nov 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 error or injustice warranting award 
of the RVGC w/P. We found no evidence that the applicant served 
during the inclusive period with a unit that was awarded the RVGC 
w/P. Therefore, 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 relief beyond that 
granted administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we find no 
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 considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2010-01144 in Executive Session on 7 Dec 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 9 & 25 Mar 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRDA, dated 19 Oct 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Nov 10.