RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02752

  			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The following medals be listed on his DD Form 214, Certificate 
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty:

  Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with One Bronze Service Star 
(Administratively Corrected); 

  Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His service in Vietnam meets the criteria for both awards.  The 
Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider his 
untimely application because it is in accordance with Air Force 
Regulation and Executive Order 11213.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 11 Mar 71, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 26 Oct 74, the applicant received an honorable discharge, and 
was credited with 3 years, 7 months and 16 days of active 
service.  Foreign service credit was 2 years, 2 months, and 29 
days.

According to a Congressional Inquiry response dated 5 May 13, 
AFPC/DPAPP verified his assignment at Chin Chuan Kang Air Base, 
Taiwan from 28 Jul 72 to 18 Nov 73 and Republic of the 
Philippines, from 19 Nov 73 to 25 Oct 74.      


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval of the award of the VCM.  
DPSID was unable to verify award of the VCM.  There is no 
official documentation with the applicant’s official military 
record, nor was any provided with his request, verifying he was 
in the area of eligibility for an aggregate of six months in 
support of the Vietnam Armed Forces for award of the VCM.   

The VCM is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces 
who, between 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73 served for six months in 
South Vietnam, or, 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.  
Only members of the United States Armed Forces who meet the 
criteria established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or 
the VSM during the period of service required are considered to 
have contributed direct combat support to the Republic of 
Vietnam Armed Forces; or, did not complete the length of service 
required, but who, during wartime, were:  wounded by the enemy 
(in a military action), captured by the enemy during action or 
in the line of duty, but later rescued or released, killed in 
action or in the line of duty; or were assigned in Vietnam on 28 
Jan 73, and served in Vietnam for the entire period between 29 
Jan 73-28 Mar 73. 

DPSID was able to verify award of the VSM with one Bronze 
Service Star (VSM w/1 BSS), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 
(AFOUA) and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (PPUC).     
Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the 
applicant’s official military personnel record will be completed 
by AFPC/DPSOR.

The complete 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 15 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 warranting 
correction of the applicant’s records to reflect his entitlement 
to the VCM.  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 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02752 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 28 Jan 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.