ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2019-00286

XXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Board reconsider his request for correction of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, to reflect award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) with Combat “V” device, for his service while assigned to the 377th Combat Support Group.

RESUME OF THE CASE

The applicant is an honorably discharged Air Force sergeant (E-4).  

On 28 Jul 20, the Board considered and denied his request to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect award of the AFOUA with Combat “V” device, finding there was no evidence the applicant was assigned or attached to the 377th Air Wing, 377th Combat Support Group, or any other unit that received award of the AFOUA with Valor.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E. 

On 29 Mar 21, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records received the applicant’s rebuttal response to the AFPC/DP3SP advisory opinion, dated 16 Jul 20.  The applicant again contended he was assigned to the 377th Combat Support Group, Tan Son Nhut, from Sep 67 – Mar 69.  

In support of his request, the applicant submitted the following new evidence: Special Order XXXXX, Headquarters, 377th Combat Support Group, dated 7 Aug 68, reflecting approval of the applicant’s 30-days special leave, while assigned to the 377th Supply Squadron. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit F.

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY

In accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 36-2806, Awards and Memorialization Program, Attachment 10, Unit Award Criteria, paragraph A10.4. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award:

The award was established by SECAF on 6 January 1954, to recognize numbered units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award may also be awarded for achievements of national or international significance, combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or military operations involving conflict with or exposure to hostile actions by an opposing foreign force.

Attachment 17, Accoutrements (Devices), paragraph A17.16. Valor “V” Device:

The “V” device is worn to denote individual valor in combat against an enemy of the U.S..

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

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

3.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice.  In this respect, the Board finds the Special Order XXXXX, provided by the applicant, reflects he was assigned or attached to the 377th Combat Support Group and is therefore entitled to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with “V” device.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 24 September 1970 discharge, be amended in Block 24, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, to reflect the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with “V” device. 

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-2019-00286-2 in Executive Session on 26 Jul 21:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit E:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-D, dated 29 Sep 20.
Exhibit F:	Applicant Rebuttal Response, w/atchs, undated.
Exhibit G:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.