RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00631

	COUNSEL: 

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 1978 retirement, be corrected to reflect award of the following:

	1.  Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and AFCM with first Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC).

	2.  Vietnam Counter Insurgency Experience (1 Dec 66 to 8 Nov 67).

	3.  Vietnam Air Offensive Campaign with Bronze Service Star (29 Jun 66 to 8 Mar 67).

	4.  Vietnam Air Offensive Campaign Phase II with two BSS (9 Mar 67 to 31 Mar 68).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The medals and campaigns were omitted from his retirement DD Form 214.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force master sergeant.  On 6 Apr 18, AFPC/DP3AM notified the applicant his boots on ground foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam had been confirmed and that his record will be administratively corrected to the reflect the foreign service.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits C, D and E.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP confirmed the applicant was awarded the AFCM with one OLC, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, all of which already appear on DD Forms 214 from the applicant’s different enlistments.

The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the portion of the applicant’s request to list his campaigns on his retirement DD Form 214.  According to the governing regulation, AFR 35-4, at the time of the applicant’s retirement, there is no block authorized to list campaigns on the DD Form 214.  DP2STM further notes the applicant’s request is untimely.

The complete advisory is at Exhibit E.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 9 May 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.   After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendations of AFPC/DP3SP and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that rendered administratively.

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-2017-00631 in Executive Session on 28 Jun 18:

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 18 Jan 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 18 Dec 17.
Exhibit D:	Letter, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 6 Apr 18.
Exhibit E:	Advisory, Opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, w/atch, dated 1 May 18.
Exhibit F:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 9 May 18.

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 AFBCMR BC-2017-00631.