RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03270 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded any decorations or campaign ribbons for his combat service in Vietnam. ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He is a combat veteran and while assigned in Okinawa he flew missions into Vietnam, in direct support of operations there, from Oct 61 to Mar 63. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 14 Mar 61, for a period of four years. His AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, indicates the applicant was stationed in Naha Air Base, Okinawa, from Oct 61 to May 63. He was honorably released from active duty, on 23 Mar 65, with a reason for separation of expiration term of service. He was credited with four years of active duty service, including two years, eight months and five days of foreign service. The applicant’s record will be administratively corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA), the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA), and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. DPSID states that after a thorough review of the applicant's official military personnel record and review by the Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate of Assignments, the applicant failed to substantiate he served any time in Vietnam; therefore, he does not meet the criteria for these awards. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 Nov 12 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 relief beyond that already granted administratively is not warranted. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting further relief in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03270 in Executive Session on 9 May 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Jul 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12, w/atch. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12. Panel Chair