RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04491 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to show entitlement to the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He is entitled to the PUC that was awarded to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing (388th TFW). At the time of his discharge in 1975, the citation may not have been awarded to the 388th TFW. He was stationed at Korat RTAFB, Thailand 1 Jun 71 to 1 Jun 72, with the 388th TFW. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of his DD Forms 214, and a letter from the Air Force Recognition Branch, The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 4 Sep 52 to 31 Aug 75. The PUC is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 Dec 41. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and espirt de corps in accomplishing its mission as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states, no official documentation could be located that verifies the applicant was attached to the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing (388th TFW) in Thailand, or that the 388th TFW was ever submitted for, or awarded the PUC. DPSIDR verified the applicant served with the 388th Civil Engineering Squadron (388th CES), at Korat RTAFB, Thailand; however, they were unable to verify the 388th CES was ever submitted for, or awarded the PUC. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 25 Jan 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ 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 that 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. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2011-04491 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2011-04491 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Nov 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 10 Jan 12. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 12.