RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04365 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect he served in Vietnam and the 
Philippines (Philippines service administratively corrected). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He served in Vietnam and the Philippines in December, January and 
February of 1968. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of 
documents extracted from his military personnel records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s records reflect that he served on active duty from 
26 Aug 65 to 21 Dec 68, with 11 months and 19 days of Foreign 
Service. 

 

The applicant’s performance report for the period 27 Aug 67 
through 5 Jun 68 states the applicant was sent to Tan Son Nhut AB, 
Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for 30 days. 

 

Special Order No. T-327 reflects the applicant was authorized 
Temporary Duty (TDY) in the Philippines from 5 Feb 68 for 21 days; 
and Special Order No. T-109 reflects the applicant was authorized 
TDY to the Philippines from 31 Jul 68 for 15 days. 

 

On 1 Feb 11, AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant they were able to 
confirm he was assigned in the Philippines and TDY in Vietnam. 
However, the DD Forms 1351-2, Travel Voucher or Subvoucher, was 
illegible and requested the applicant provide a legible copy in 
order to determine the amount of time he was in Vietnam. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP states they were able to confirm boots on ground for 
the Philippines, but was unable to verify his service in Vietnam. 
DPAPP requested the applicant provide legible documentation to 
substantiate his service in Vietnam. The applicant did not 
respond. DPAPP recommends the Board review documentation to 
determine whether it warrants approval of Vietnam service. 

 

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 May 11, 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate 
the existence of an injustice. After a thorough review of the 
evidence presented, we believe a reasonable basis exists to 
conclude the applicant served in Vietnam. In this respect, we 
note that his performance report closing 5 Jun 68 reflects he “was 
sent to Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN for thirty days.” In view of the 
above, and in recognition of his service to the Nation, we 
recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he had boots on 
the ground in Tan Son Nhut AB, Vietnam, for 30 days. 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2010-04365 in Executive Session on 26 Jul 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

, Panel Chair 

, Member 

, Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 15 Nov 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 22 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 May 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair