RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05545 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The AFSM was not included on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 17 Mar 69, the applicant commenced his enlistment with the Regular Air Force. He was released from active duty on 16 Mar 73. He was credited with four years of active service, which included one year and six months of foreign service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The AFSM is awarded to service members of the Armed Forces of the United States (US) who, after 1 Jun 92, participate, or have participated, as a member of US military units in a US military operation that is deemed to be a significant activity and encounter foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action. Service members must be members of a unit participating for one or more days in the operation within the designated area of eligibility (AOE), or be engaged in direct support for 30 consecutive days or for 60 nonconsecutive days, provided this support involves entering the area of eligibility (AOE). However, the applicant served on active duty prior to the authorization of the AFSM and is therefore not eligible for the requested award. However, a review of the applicant’s records revealed that he is entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA v/V), Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P), Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM), and Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) and his records will be administratively corrected. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17 Feb 13, for review and comment within 30 days. 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 an 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered administratively. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2012-05545 in Executive Session on 19 Sep 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 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 17 Feb 13. Chair