RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00754 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the Air 
Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device (AFOUA, w/V) and 
the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm (RVNGC, 
w/Palm (administratively corrected by AFPC). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He is entitled to the AFOUA, w/V, since he was assigned to the 
631st Combat Support Group from September 1966 to August 1967. 

 

In support of the appeal, the applicant submits a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 
2 August 1969 release from active duty. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former Regular Air Force enlisted member, who 
served on active duty from 3 August 1964 until his release from 
active duty on 2 August 1969. Although an Airman Performance 
Report, rendered for the period 17 May 1966 through 16 May 1967, 
reflects his unit of assignment as the 631st Support Squadron, 
the Air Force Commendation Medal awarded for his assignment with 
the 631st Support Squadron, reflects meritorious service during 
the period from 26 September 1966 to 25 September 1967. 

 

By letter, dated 26 March 2010, the applicant was advised that 
his records confirmed his entitlement to the RVNGC, w/Palm, and 
that his records were administratively corrected. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial and states, in part, that although 
the applicant’s unit of assignment shared in the award of the 


AFOUA, w/V, for the period 8 July 1965 to 30 June 1966, with the 
parent organization; there is no evidence the applicant was 
assigned to the unit until September 1966, rendering him 
ineligible. 

 

The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to units 
that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious 
service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit 
above and apart from similar units. When the AFOUA is awarded 
to a unit for combat or direct combat support, the Valor device 
may be worn on the service ribbon. 

 

The complete AFPC/DDPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

He requests the Board consider the fact that according to 
AFP 900-2, the 631st Support Squadron was awarded the AFOUA, w/V, 
for the period 8 July 1965 through 30 June 1966, per special 
order GB 351-66. 

 

The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E. 

 

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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 
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 the relief sought in this application. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00754 in Executive Session on 20 May 2010, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Feb 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 24 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Apr 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Apr 10.