RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 
 
 
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2010-00525 
  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: 
 
His records do not reflect his temporary duty (TDY) assignment to Vietnam.  He requires his records be corrected to show that he served in Vietnam, and was exposed to Agent Orange. 
 
In support of the appeal, the applicant provides a copy of DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. 
 
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 20 Feb 62 and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class.  On 18 Feb 66, he was released from active duty for Convenience of the Government, with service characterized as honorable.  He served a total of 3 years, 11 months, and 26 days of active service. 
 
His records reflect that he served in Taiwan from 4 Jul 62 through 25 Sep 63, for a total of 1 year, 2 months, and 22 days. 
 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating that a review of the applicant’s military personnel records did not reflect that he served in Vietnam. 
 
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 6 Aug 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-2010-00525 in Executive Session on 5 Oct 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
 Mr. --------------, Panel Chair 
 Mr. --------------, Member 
 Ms. --------------, Member 
 
The following documentary evidence was considered: 
 
 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Feb 10, w/atch. 
 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 23 Jul 10. 
 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 10. 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Panel Chair