RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00256

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be updated to reflect missing Unit 
Citations and the Presidential Unit Citation.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These awards were left off his official records.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 3 Sep 
68.

On 1 Sep 72, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active 
service. 

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the 
following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Purple Heart
	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Star  
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
	- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
	- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Based on a review of the applicant’s official military personnel 
record, AFPC/DPSID was able to determine that the below Air 
Force Medals and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during the 
applicant’s service and were not reflected in his records.  
	
	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with Valor  
	- Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars  
	- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm  

Upon final board decision, administrative correction will be 
completed by AFPC/DPSOR.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  They were unable to verify the 
applicant served with a unit that received an award of the 
Presidential Unit Citation to include the 37th Security Police 
Squadron.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 15 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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.  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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
We note the Air Force OPR has determined the applicant’s 
eligibility for the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with 
Valor, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars and 
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and will correct 
his records administratively.  Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
relief beyond that rendered administratively.


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00256 in Executive Session on 16 Dec 14 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jan 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 14.