RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04247 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to Vietnam 
service awards and the time he spent in Vietnam. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The Vietnam service awards were omitted from his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty. 

 

In support of his request, 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: 

 

On 13 May 69, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force and 
served until 5 Nov 73. 

 

Records reflect the applicant’s overseas assignment were with 
the 1836th Electronics Installation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, 
Germany, between 30 May 70 and 31 Jan 72, and Detachment 28, 
2187th Communications Group, between 11 Feb 72 and 2 Nov 73. 

 

Enlisted Performance Reports contained in the applicant’s master 
personnel records reflect he performed temporary duty 
assignments at Rhein Mein Air Base, Germany, Incirlik, Turkey, 
and Lauda, Germany. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial for award of Vietnam service. 
DPAPP states that a review of the applicant’s master personnel 
records and documentation provided failed to substantiate 
Foreign Service in Vietnam. 

 


The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of Vietnam service 
awards. DPSIDR states there is no documentation in the 
applicant’s official military personnel records to substantiate 
he served in an area of entitlement for consideration of Vietnam 
service awards. 

 

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 25 Feb 11 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a 
response. 

 

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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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their 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 the relief 
sought in this application. 

 

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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-2010-04247 in Executive Session on 12 April 2011, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Oct 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 9 Feb 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 Feb 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair