RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00239
		        COUNSEL:  NONE
		        HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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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 
following awards and decorations:

	1.  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA 
w/V).  (Entitlement verified – administratively corrected)

	2.  The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).  
(Entitlement verified - administratively corrected).

	3.  Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC 
w/P). (Entitlement verified - administratively corrected)

	4.  Vietnam Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service Stars 
(VCM w/2BSS). (Entitlement to the VCM verified - 
administratively corrected) 

	5.  Good Conduct Medal (GCM). 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 does not reflect the appropriate awards, medals, 
and ribbons.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214; NA Form 13059, Transmittal of and/or Entitlement to 
Awards; and a Vietnam Security Police Association unit history.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 29 Jul 68 to 
28 Jul 72.  

On 12 Feb 13, AFPC/DPAPP sent the applicant a letter informing 
him they were able to confirm boots on the ground and foreign 
service at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 3 Aug 
69 to 2 Aug 70, for one year, and that his foreign service was 
reflected on his DD Form 214.

AFPC/DPSID was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the 
AFOUA w/V and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (AFOUA w/V & 1 BOLC), 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), Vietnam Service Medal with 
four Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/4 BSS), SAEMR, RVNGC w/P, and 
the VCM, and has administratively corrected his records to 
reflect these awards.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
award of the GCM.  DPSID states that the applicant’s service 
dates render him ineligible for award of the GCM.  However, the 
applicant qualifies for award of the AFGCM.

The GCM is awarded to enlisted members who honorably completed 
three continuous years of active military service subsequent to 
26 Aug 40, and who are recommended by their commanding officers 
for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.  This medal is 
only awarded to airman prior to the establishment of the AFGCM 
on 1 Jun 63.

DPSID states there is no service star authorized for wear on the 
VCM.  

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 17 Jul 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit 
C).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 that relief beyond 
that already granted administratively is not warranted.  
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-2013-00239 in Executive Session on 15 Oct 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Mar 13.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jul 13.
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