RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00547 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His	DD	Form	214,	Report	of	Separation	from	Active	Duty,	be	
corrected	to	reflect	he	earned	the	Air	Force	Outstanding	Unit	
Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V).			

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His unit (  Squadron) was attached to the  Squadron in Thailand. For their service in Thailand, the Squadron was awarded the AFOUA w/V. His support of the Squadron renders him eligible for the AFOUA w/V.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Sep 71, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
According to the AF Form 626, Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty (TDY), in the applicant’s military  personnel record, his name is listed on TDY orders from Florida, to an unnamed area, and return to Florida, with a proceed date of on/about 11 May 72, for a period of 89 days.

According to an AF Form 626 provided by the applicant, Tahkli, Thailand, is hand written as the destination on the TDY orders with an 11 May 72 proceed date, for a period of 89 days.

On 3 Apr 74, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 7 months, and 2 days of active service, which included 5 months, and 15 days, of foreign service.

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/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The AFOUA is awarded to units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. The service or achievement may be in the following: performance of exceptionally meritorious service of national or international significance, accomplishment of a specific outstanding achievement of national or international significance, combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing foreign force. A bronze valor device may be worn on the service ribbon when the award of the AFOUA is made to a unit for combat or direct combat support.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, it was not possible to verify award of the AFOUA w/V.  It was possible to verify the   Squadron was awarded the AFOUA w/V, for award inclusive period of 5 May 72 to 27 Jun 72, as the applicant contends; however, there is no official documentation in the applicant’s record to verify he was assigned to the      Squadron.

It is recommended to disapprove the applicant’s request for award of the AFOUA w/V. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.

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 19 Jun 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 timely filed.
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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
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applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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.

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-2015-00547 in Executive Session on 23 Sep 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 4 Feb 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 18 Apr 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jun 15.