RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05419

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His records be corrected to reflect his middle initial as “O” 
rather than “D.”

2.  His records be corrected to reflect award of the Vietnam 
Service Medal (VSM) and any other awards he may be entitled to 
(administratively resolved).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His middle initial is “O” not “D.”

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 
24 May 72 through 24 May 76.

On 14 Jan 14, AFPC/DPSIRP notified the applicant that his DD Form 
214 reflects his middle name as “xxxxxx;” therefore, there was no 
basis to correct his DD Form 214.   

On 19 Feb 14, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that his foreign 
service boots on ground in Thailand had been verified; however, 
they were unable to verify any foreign service for Vietnam.

AFPC/DPSID has advised that applicant’s records will be 
administratively corrected to reflect the Air Medal, Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, 
Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Air Force 
Longevity Service Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry 
Cross with Palm.


The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial for foreign service in Vietnam.  A 
review of the applicant’s master personnel records did not 
substantiate he served in Vietnam.  However, boots on ground was 
verified and confirmed for Thailand.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP 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 9 Jun 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office.


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 regarding the 
portion of the applicant’s request to correct his DD Form 214 to 
reflect his middle initial as “O.”  We note a review of the 
applicant’s personnel records revealed his middle name on his DD 
Form 214 was xxxxxx; therefore, in view of the fact the 
applicant’s middle name as reflected in his records is xxxxxxx, and 
there is no entry that we can find in the records that indicates 
his middle initial is “D,” we find no basis to recommend the 
requested relief be granted.  As for his request for awards 
related to his Vietnam service, we note the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility has determined the applicant’s entitlement 
to Air Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one 
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze 
Service Star, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the Republic 
of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and will correct his records 
administratively.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend 
granting 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-2013-05419 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 2014 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Jun 12, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Feb 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jun 14.