RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 
 
 
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2009-03900 
  INDEX CODE:  107.00 
  COUNSEL: NONE 
 
  HEARING DESIRED:  NO 
 
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 
 
His records be corrected to show he served in Vietnam. 
 
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
He served at CCK AFB, Taiwan and flew into Vietnam on several occasions from Bangkok, Thailand.  The time he spent in Vietnam was omitted from his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.   
 
In support of the appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214. 
 
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. 
 
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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
 
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 Mar 66, for a term of four years, and was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4).  On 14 Jan 70, he was released from active duty for (Early release of regular airman) with service characterized as honorable.  He served a total of 3 years, 9 months, and 27 days of active service. 
 
On 22 Jan 10, AFPC/DPAPP verified the applicant’s Foreign Service in Taiwan from 24 Feb 67 through 19 Mar 68 for a total of 1 year and 26 days. 
 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating that there is no documentation to prove the applicant served in Vietnam.  DPAPP verified that he served in Taiwan from 24 Feb 67 to 19 Mar 68, and the timeframe he served there matches the amount of Foreign Service reflected on his DD Form 214. 
 
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 Apr 10, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting his request. 
 
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 
 
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of a 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-2009-03900 in Executive Session on 8 Jun 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
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The following documentary evidence was considered: 
 
 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Oct 09, w/atch. 
 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Mar 10. 
 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Apr 10. 
 
 
 
 
 
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