ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02956

	COUNSEL: 

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Board reconsider his request to add the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation from Active Duty.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 5 Feb 13, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding he did not meet the criteria for the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  Furthermore, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the Republic of Vietnam or the Vietnam Service Medal, which is a prerequisite for entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings, with Exhibits A-D, at Exhibit E.

On 24 Mar 17, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  He again contends he served in the Republic of Vietnam and states that adding the medal to his DD Form 214 will allow him to receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.  In support of his request, the applicant provides a statement of support from a former military member dated 31 Oct 14.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s record.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2012-02956 in Executive Session on 28 Jun 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit E:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-D, dated 27 Feb 13.
Exhibit F:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 24 Mar 17.
Exhibit G:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.