RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00984
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should have been awarded the contested award for his 
temporary duty assignment to DaNang, Vietnam, with the 13th 
Bombardment Squadron beginning 11 September 1996.

In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides documents 
extracted from his military personnel records and other 
documentation.

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 29 November 
1963.

On 28 November 1967, the applicant was honorably released from 
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.  He served 
4 years on active duty and was credited with 1 year, 1 month and 
17 days of foreign and/or sea service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  DPSID states the Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the Secretary of the Air 
Force 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.  A “V” device is awarded 
for combat or indirect combat support actions.

The applicant’s dates of service with the 13th Bombardment 
Squadron were from 1 March 1966 to 20 January 1967 - rendering 
him ineligible for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 
Valor awarded.  The inclusive period for the award is 
19 February 1965 to 19 February 1966.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s master personnel 
record, they were able to verify award of the Presidential Unit 
Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Longevity 
Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service 
Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm 
should have been awarded during the applicant’s service from 
29 November 1963 to 28 November 1967 and were not reflected in 
his records.  Upon final board decision, administrative 
correction of the applicant’s record will be completed by 
AFPC/DPSOR.

The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 19 May 2013, 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 an error or injustice.  The 
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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 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-2013-00984 in Executive Session on 5 November 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 February 2013, w/atchs.
  Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 May 2013.
  Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 May 2013.