RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-05135 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He served 60-90 days Temporary Duty (TDY) in Pleiku, Vietnam from the 
fall of 67 to Jan 68. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 15 Apr 64, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 12 Apr 68, he was relieved from active duty and transferred to the 
Air Force Reserve (AFR), effective 13 Apr 68. 

 

On 14 Apr 70, the applicant was Honorably Discharged from the AFR. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
responsibility which is included at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or injustice. A review of the applicant’s Master Personnel 
Record and documentation submitted failed to reveal any documents 
that substantiated Foreign Service time in Vietnam. 

 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 


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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 20 Mar 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant 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 an 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 (OPR) 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 
reflecting he served in Vietnam, we find no basis for us to recommend 
granting relief. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate 
the existence of material error or injustice; the application was 
denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-05135 in Executive Session on 28 Aug 12, under the provisions 
of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-05135 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Dec 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 


 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 23 Feb 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Mar 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair