ADDENDEUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02467

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Reconsideration for award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

By DD Form 149, dated 28 May 12, the applicant requested his 
records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Republic of 
Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM) and the VSM.  In response to an 
advisory opinion rendered in his case, the applicant clarified 
that he was only requesting award of the VSM.  On 28 Feb 13, the 
Board considered and denied the applicant’s request, concluding 
the evidence presented by the applicant was not sufficient to 
conclude he was the victim of an error or injustice.  For an 
accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding his request, 
and the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the 
Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit F.

By virtue of a DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military 
Record, dated 16 Apr 13, the applicant requested reconsideration 
for award of the VSM.  The applicant believes he should have 
received the VSM for his service in Southeast Asia during the 
Vietnam War and that his deployment to Korat AB, Thailand exceeded 
the minimum 30 consecutive days required for the award (Exhibit 
G).  On 15 May 13, the Board staff informed the applicant that his 
request did not meet the criteria for reconsideration (Exhibit H).

On 17 May 13, the applicant requested reconsideration for award of 
the VSM via his congressional representative.  The applicant 
stated he was TDY in support of the conflict in Vietnam for 179 
days (Exhibit I).  In response, the Board staff reviewed the 
documentation provided and informed the Congresswoman’s office 
that the documentation did not meet the criteria for 
reconsideration and that reconsideration is provided only where 
newly discovered relevant evidence is presented which was not 
available when the application was submitted.  Furthermore, the 
reiteration of facts that have been previously addressed, 
uncorroborated personal observations, or additional arguments on 
the evidence of record are not adequate grounds for reopening a 
case (Exhibit J).

By virtue of a DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military 
Record, dated 9 Jul 14, the applicant is requesting award of the 
VSM.  The applicant contends his deployment to Thailand exceeds 
the 30 consecutive day requirement for the VSM as evidenced by the 
AF Form 626, Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty – 
Military (Exhibit K).    


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing the evidence of record, the applicant’s prior 
submission, and the additional evidence provided in support of his 
appeal, we are not convinced the requested relief is warranted.  
The applicant contends he was deployed for 179 days and this 
exceeds the requisite number of days for award of the VSM.  In 
this respect, we note that although the applicant provided a TDY 
order indicating he was to proceed on temporary duty for 179 days 
in Thailand; he has not provided any evidence such as a travel 
voucher, to substantiate the travel was completed.  Therefore, in 
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.  


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2012-02467 in Executive Session on 19 May 15, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
		, Member
		, Member

Although, 	 chaired the panel, in view of his unavailability, 
due to retirement, has signed as Acting Panel Chair.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2012-02467 was considered:

	Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated Apr 13,
                  w/Exhibits.
	Exhibit G.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 13, w/atch.
      Exhibit H.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 May 13, w/atch.
Exhibit I.  Congressional Inquiry, dated 17 May 13,
                  w/atchs.
      Exhibit J.  Letter, AFBCMR, undated, w/atch.
	Exhibit K.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Jul 14, w/atchs.