RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05253
						COUNSEL:  NONE
								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His record be corrected to reflect award of the following 
medals:

1.  The Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM).  (Administratively 
Corrected)

2.  The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm 
(RVNGC w/P).  (Administratively Corrected)


3.  The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).  (No Action 
Required)

4.  The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and two 
Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (AFOUA w/V &2BOLC).  (Administratively 
Corrected)

5.  The Good Conduct Medal (GCM).  

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes he is entitled to the requested awards; however, he 
has not received these awards for his service from 27 Jul 70 to 
26 Apr 74.  Also, his service includes a one year tour of duty 
at Ubon RTAFB from Oct 72 through Oct 73 and service in support 
of Operation Linebacker II.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 27 Jul 70, 
for a period of four years.  His AF Form 7, Airman Military 
Record, indicates the applicant was awarded the VSM and the 
RVCM.

The applicant served with the 8th Organizational Maintenance 
Squadron, Ubon Air Field, Thailand, from 1 Oct 72 to 2 Oct 73. 
The 8th Organizational Maintenance Squadron received award of 
the AFOUA, w/V with award inclusive period of 28 Jan 73 to 
15 Aug 73.

On 29 Apr 74, he was honorably released from active duty, under 
the provisions of AFR 39-10, Separation for the Convenience of 
the Government.  He was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 
3 days of active duty service, including 1 year of foreign 
service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 included award of the NDSM and the 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).

On 26 Mar 04, the applicant’s DD Form 214 was administratively 
corrected to reflect award of the VSM.

The applicant’s record will be administratively corrected to 
reflect award of the VCM, RVNGC w/P, and the AFOUA w/V &2BOLC.  

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of the Good Conduct 
Medal.  The applicant's dates of service render him ineligible 
for award of the Good Conduct Medal.  Due to the applicant's 
dates of service he qualifies for award under the criteria 
established for the Air Force Good Conduct Medal verses the Good 
Conduct Medal.  The Air Force Good Conduct Medal is annotated on 
the applicants DD Form 214; therefore, no action is required.

After a thorough review of the applicant's official military 
personnel record, they were able to verify award of the VCM, 
RVNGC w/P, and the AFOUA w/V & 2BOLC.

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 Feb 13 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  

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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 for award of the 
Good Conduct Medal.  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 the relief sought.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-05253 in Executive Session on 15 Aug 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Nov 12, w/atch. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.