ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01776

  	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

a.	He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) medal.

b.	He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

c.	He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).

d.	His DD Form 214, effective 7 Dec 72, be amended to reflect 1 year and 3 months of Foreign Service – administratively corrected.

e.	His DD Form 214, , Report of Separation from Active Duty, effective 26 Feb 77, Block 19, INDOCHINA OR KOREA SERVICE SINCE AUGUST 5, 1964, be corrected to reflect “Yes,” rather than “No” – administratively corrected.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 7 Oct 14, under Docket Number BC-2013-01266, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request for award of the AFCM, finding that there was no documentation to substantiate he was recommended for and awarded the AFCM.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit L.

On 19 Jun 15, under Docket Number BC-2013-01266, the Board again considered and denied the applicant’s request for award of the AFCM, finding that the applicant did not overcome the rationale of the original decision.  In addition, the Board denied his request to be awarded the PH medal.  The Board agreed with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), finding that there was no supporting documentation to prove he sustained injuries as a result of direct enemy action. For an accounting of the applicant’s request for reconsideration and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the Addendum ROP at Exhibit M.

On 21 Jul 15, under Docket Number BC-2014-01776, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request for the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), agreeing with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR, that there was insufficient evidence to verify he was assigned to the 535th Tactical Airlift Squadron (535th TAS).  The OPR acknowledged the 535th TAS was awarded the PUC for the period from 1 Apr 70 to 30 Jun 70; however, they were unable to locate official documentation that the applicant served with the unit.  The applicant's records contain a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order to the 535th Tactical Airlift Squadron; however, the OPR was unable to verify he physically served with the 535th Airlift Squadron.  All documentation indicated the applicant was assigned to the 483rd Supply Squadron during this period.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the ROP at Exhibit M.

In the applicant’s current application, he again requests to be awarded the PH Medal, AFCM, and PUC.   As new evidence, the applicant submits an independent medical opinion, dated 20 Mar 17.  The medical examiner stated it was his opinion the applicant did indeed suffer combat wounds in that he had foreign material blasted into the skin above the knee.  The applicant also submits a new request asking that Block 19 of his DD Form 214 issued in conjunction with his 26 Feb 77 separation reflect “Yes” rather than “No.”

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit O.

According to DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, dated 7 Nov 18, the applicant’s DD Form 214 effective 7 Dec 72 was administratively corrected to reflect his correct foreign service as 1 year and 3 months.

According to DD Form 215, dated 7 Nov 18, his DD Form 214 effective 27 Feb 77 was administratively corrected to reflect Block 18f, Foreign Service, as 5 months and Block 19, Indochina or Korea Service Since August 8, 1964, was amended to reflect “Yes,” rather than “No.”

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In earlier findings, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective actions to his previous request for the PH Medal, AFCM, and PUC.  After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of this appeal and the evidence of record, the Board does not believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in the previous decisions.  Therefore, aside from administrative correction noted above, the Board finds no basis to grant the additional relief sought in this application.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2014-01776 in Executive Session on 10 Oct 18:

, Vice Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit L:	ROP and Addendum ROP of Proceedings (BC-2013-01266), w/Exhibits A-K,  
 	      undated.
Exhibit M:	ROP (BC-2014-01776), w/Exhibits A-E, undated.
Exhibit N:	Applications, DD Forms 149, dated 3 Apr 17, 6 Apr 17, 11 Apr 17, and 
	      2 Jun 17.
Exhibit O: DD Forms 149, Applicant, w/atchs, dated 6 Jan 14, 12 Nov 14, 22 May 15, 
                  and 9 Jun 15.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9 pertaining to Docket Number BC-2014-01776.