RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01700 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty. be updated with the following awards: 1) Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). 2) Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) (Administratively resolved). 3) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P)(Administratively resolved). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He is entitled to these awards because he served in Thailand where he supported missions in Vietnam. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 29 Nov 69, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 18 Jul 70, the applicant departed for a 74 day TDY to the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) per his AF Form 1712, Military Personnel Record. On 20 Nov 72, the applicant departed for a 74 day TDY to Thailand per his AF Form 1712, Military Personnel Record. On 20 Nov 73, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 4 years of active service, which includes 6 months of foreign service. 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 to award the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). The VCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who between 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73, served for 6 months in South Vietnam during this period; served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an aggregate of 6 months. We were unable to verify award of the VCM as we were unable to verify the applicant served in direct combat support of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces for an aggregate of 6 months. The applicant contends he was sent to Thailand, and Okinawa but his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, does not reflect award of the VSM, VCM or RVGC w/P. After a thorough review of the applicant's official military personnel record, this advisor was able to verify award of the VSM with one Bronze Service Star and the RVGC w/P. Additionally, the applicant should be awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). Upon final board decision, the applicant's official military personnel record will be administratively corrected. 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 5 Nov 15 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 grant the applicant’s request for the Vietnam Campaign Medal. 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 do note the OPR in reviewing the applicant’s military personnel record verified award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, the AFLSA and the AFOUA is appropriate. Administrative correction of the applicant's official military personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting any relief by this board. 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-2015-01700 in Executive Session on 5 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Apr 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID , dated 10 Aug 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Nov 15.