RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01527 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be updated to reflect award of two (2) Bronze Service Stars (BSSs) for his previously awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was transferred to U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand from 7 Jul 72 to 6 Jul 73. During his tour of duty in Thailand, he was involved with two campaigns: Linebacker I from 9 May-29 Oct 72 and Linebacker II from 18 to 29 Dec 72. The Board should find it in the interest of justice to consider his untimely application because he did not realize the BSSs were missing from his records until he was discussing it with other veterans. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 27 Dec 70, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. According to a 22 Mar 75 base level military personnel system report in the applicant’s military personnel records, he served overseas duty from 7 Jul 72 to 7 Jul 73. On 7 Apr 76, the applicant received an honorable discharge. He was credited with 5 years, 3 months and 11 days of active service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends disapproval for award of a second BSS for his VSM. After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel record, they were able to verify award of the VSM with 1 BSS. However; they were unable to verify award of a second BSS. Campaigns Linebacker I and Linebacker II are not designated campaigns used for determining service stars for the VSM. The applicant’s dates in Vietnam do not coincide with more than one approved campaign; therefore, he is not eligible for a second BSS for his VSM. A service star (bronze or silver) is authorized for each campaign under the following conditions: Assigned or attached to and present for duty with a unit during the period in which it participated in combat. Under orders in the combat zone and in addition meets any of the following requirements: Awarded a combat decoration; furnished a certificate by a commander general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the service member actually participated in combat; served at a normal post of duty (as contrasted to occupying the status of an inspector, observer, or visitor). Aboard a vessel other than in a passenger status and furnished a certificate by the home port commander of the vessel that he served in the combat zone. DPSID determined that the below Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons should have been awarded during the applicant’s service from 27 Dec 70 to 7 Apr 76 and were not reflected in his records. Upon final Board decision, administrative correction of the applicant’s official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR: VSM w/1 BSS and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P). The complete 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 26 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 to warrant corrective action. 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 the rationale expressed 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 grant the relief sought in this application. 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01527 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Apr 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 7 Jul 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 14.