RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00135 

 INDEX CODE: 107.00 

 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His record be corrected to show that he was awarded: 

 

 a. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with Valor (AFOUA 
w/V) while assigned to the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. 

 

 b. The Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). 
(Administratively corrected) 

 

 c. The Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Oak Leaf 
Cluster (PUC w/1BOLC). (Administratively corrected) 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was discharged before he was notified of the AFOUA w/V and the 
RVNGC w/P. After reviewing his military records he noticed that 
the units he served with had received many commendations. He 
would like these awards added to his records. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer 
or Discharge, and the history of the 432nd Tactical 
Reconnaissance Wing. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 January 
1966. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force on 29 May 
1969. He served 3 years, 4 months and 26 days of total active 
service. 

 

The Secretary of the Air Force awards the AFOUA to numbered units 
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious 
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit 
above and apart from similar units. The services include: 

 
performance of exceptionally meritorious service, 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. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states without official 
documentation, they are unable to verify the 432nd Tactical 
Reconnaissance Wing received the AFOUA during the period the 
applicant was assigned. 

 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 9 April 2010 for review and comment within 30 days. As of 
this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). 

 

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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 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 
rational as the basis for our conclusion that, with the exception 
of the awards administratively added to his record, 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 the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2010-00135 in Executive Session on 18 August 2010, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jan 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 22 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Apr 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair