RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03378 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded decorations for his service in Vietnam to include 
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

There is no indication of campaign ribbons noted on his DD Form 
214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or 
Discharge, that he served in Vietnam. 

 

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 27 July 1967. 

 

On 12 November 1969, the applicant was released from active duty 
and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal. DPSID states the applicant’s official military 
personnel record and verification by the Air Force Personnel 
Center Directorate of Assignments (DPA) reflects 5 months and 
15 days of service in Vietnam. This does not meet the required 
6 months service in the area of eligibility for award of the 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 

 

In accordance with Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, the 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded to members of the 
Armed Forces of the United States who between 1 March 1961 and 
28 March 1973, served for 6 months in South Vietnam during this 
period; served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam 
and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam 
Armed Forces for an aggregate of 6 months. 

 


The applicant served at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of 
Vietnam from 20 March 1969 to 4 September 1969, for 5 months and 
15 days. 

 

Based on a review of the applicant’s official military personnel 
record, they were able to determine that the Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 
(AFOUA w/V & 1BOLC); Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze 
Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS); and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry 
Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) should have been awarded during the 
applicant’s service from 27 July 1967 to 12 November 1969 and 
were not reflected in his records. Administrative correction of 
the applicant’s official military personnel record will be 
completed by AFPC/DPSOY. 

 

The DPSID complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 10 December 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office. 

 

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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 warranting award 
of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The applicant’s 
contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence 
of record, 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 
provided sufficient evidence to substantiate his entitlement to 
the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Therefore, other than 
the administrative corrections cited above, 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 an 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-2012-003378 in Executive Session on 14 March 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

Although chaired the panel, in view of her unavailability and 
the due date of the case, , has agreed to sign as Acting Panel 
Chair. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-03378 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 July 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 November 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 December 2012.