RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01288 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Award of the following be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge: Vietnam Service Medal (VSM); Administratively corrected Presidential Unit Citation (PUC); Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served more than 30 consecutive days Temporary Duty (TDY) to the Republic of Vietnam in 1969 and while he was stationed in Okinawa, his unit received the PUC. None of the awards are listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 5 Apr 68, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. According to Air Force Form 7, Airman Military Record, date stamped on 22 July 1970, he departed for Okinawa 20 Oct 68. According to DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher or Subvoucher, he was TDY to Vietnam from 7 Aug 69 to 15 Sep 69. On 4 Apr 72, the applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve to complete his military service obligation. He was credited with 4 years of active service, to include 1 year and 6 months 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 disapproval for award of the PUC. The XXX Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS) received award of the PUC for the inclusive period of 8 Aug 67 to 7 Aug 68; however, the applicant was not assigned to the XXX FMS until after the award period ended; therefore, he is ineligible for award of the PUC. In addition, DPSID recommends disapproval for award of the AFOUA. The applicant was directly assigned to the XXX FMS, not the XXX Tactical Airlift Wing (TAW). DPSID was unable to verify that the XXX FMS shared in award of the AFOUA with the XXX TAW while the applicant was assigned to the unit; therefore, he is ineligible for award of the AFOUA. To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by DODM 1348.33, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department. Based on review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, we were able to determine that the below Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during the applicant’s service from 5 Apr 68 to 4 Apr 72 and were not reflected in his records. Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the applicant’s official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR: *Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) *Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star (VSM w/1BSS) *Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) *Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) 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 11 Aug 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. While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years ago, in our view, the reasonable date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice was more than three years ago and the application is therefore untimely. 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, including attachments, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice with regard to the ineligibility of the PUC and AFOUA recognition. We note the Air Force OPR has determined the applicant’s eligibility for the AFGCM, VSM w/1BSS, AFLSA and the RVNGC w/P and will correct his records administratively. 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-2015-01288 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 1 Jul 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Aug 15.