RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01001 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded decorations recognizing his service in Vietnam. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

While assigned at Clark AB, Philippines, he went on temporary 
duty (TDY) tours to various bases throughout Vietnam and 
believes he qualifies for the requested decorations. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a personal 
statement. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s master personnel record (MPR) was misplaced before 
an advisory was prepared. All efforts to date to locate the 
missing record have been unsuccessful. 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in 
the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at 
Exhibit B. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, noting, in part, based on the 
available evidence, they were not able to confirm the applicant 
served in Vietnam. They requested the applicant provide 
additional information to show proof that he served in Vietnam; 
however, in his response he did not submit any additional 
information. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant explained the circumstances as to why he was not 
able to provide additional evidence to support his appeal. 
While he realizes now, the importance of recordkeeping; he does 
not have the required documentation, since it’s been over 
40 years. 

 

The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit D. 

 

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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 error or injustice. 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 its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. Should the applicant 
provide additional documentation to substantiate his claim, we 
would be inclined to reconsider his petition. In view of the 
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-01001 in Executive Session on 29 April 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-01001 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Feb 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 12 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Mar 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Chair