RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00605 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect Foreign Service and award 
entitlements for his service in Vietnam and Korea. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, does not show his overseas duty or 
ribbons. 

 

He was in Korea from 1968 – 1969, and was on Temporary Duty (TDY) 
to Vietnam. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214; and a DD Form 1482, MAC Transportation 
Authorization. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from 23 Mar 
66 – 22 Jan 70. 

 

The applicant’s DD Form 214, reflects “no” Foreign and/or Sea 
Service. 

 

The DD Form 1482 reflects he was to report to Kimpo Air Base, 
Korea no later than 1700, 17 Dec 69, for a flight to Kadena Air 
Base, Japan. 

 

On 22 Jan 70, he was honorably released from active duty in the 
grade of E-4, and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP, was able to verify service in Korea (boots on the 
ground), from 16 Oct 69 to 17 Dec 69, and on this basis will 
administratively correct his DD Form 214, Item 22c, Foreign 


and/or Sea Service, to reflect 0 years, 2 months, and 1 day of 
Foreign Service. 

 

Upon verification of his service in Korea, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR was 
able to verify his entitlement to the Korean Defense Service 
Medal (KDSM); this medal will also be added to his DD Form 214. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
service and/or awards for service in Vietnam. 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP was not able to confirm the applicant served in 
Vietnam; therefore, the applicant is ineligible for Vietnam 
service awards. 

 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 9 Apr 10, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (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. We note the 
applicant’s DD Form 214 will be administratively corrected to 
include Foreign Service in Korea from 16 Oct 69 to 17 Dec 69 and 
award of the KDSM. However, the applicant has not provided 
documentation to substantiate his claim that he was physically in 
Vietnam. Therefore, aside from the administrative correction 
noted above, we find no basis to recommend granting further 
relief in this case. 


 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that 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 Docket Number 
BC-2009-00605 in Executive Session on 18 May 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Feb 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 30 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR dated 9 Apr 10. 

 

 

 

 

 Chair