RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-04513
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The contested award is not listed on his DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.  This was 
a typographical error or oversight.

In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides copies of his 
military personnel records and other documentation.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 January 
1969.

On 31 January 1974, the applicant was honorably released from 
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.  He served 
a total of 5 years and 14 days on active duty and was credited 
with 9 months and 10 days of foreign and/or sea service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the Republic of 
Vietnam Campaign Medal.  DPSID states the Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the 
United States who between 1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973, served 
for six months in South Vietnam during this period; served 
outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed 
direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces 
for an aggregate of six months.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record they were able to verify award of the Air 
Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and the Vietnam 
Service Medal which are all reflected on the DD Form 215, 
Correction to DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active 
Duty, dated 1 May 1974; therefore, no action is required.

Unfortunately, it cannot be determined if the applicant meets 
the eligibility criteria for award of the Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal.  There is no conclusive information in the 
applicant’s official military record to verify service in the 
area of eligibility.

The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 14 December 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 
30 days (Exhibit D).  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 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  The applicant’s 
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the 
evidence of record, 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 the applicant has not 
provided sufficient evidence to substantiate his entitlement to 
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.  Therefore, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application.


4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an 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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04513 in Executive Session on 11 July 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 September 2012, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 November 2012.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 December 2012.