RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00170

	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect his foreign service in 
Southeast Asian, Japan and Samoa.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His temporary duties (TDYs) to Southeast Asia, Japan and Samoa 
are not listed in his records. 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 7 Feb 66, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits B and C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFRC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  A review of the applicant’s military 
personnel records and documents provided did not substantiate he 
had foreign service credit in any other location than Hawaii.

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

AFPC/DPSID notes the applicant was assigned to the 76th Aerospace 
Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS), Hickam AFB, Hawaii from 
13 Aug 66 to 5 Dec 69.  The 76th ARRS was awarded the Navy 
Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) for the period 1 Jul 67 to 
26 Jul 69 and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) for 
the period 1 Jul 66 to 31 May 68.  The applicant’s entitlement 
to the Navy MUC and AFOUA was verified and his records were 
administratively corrected to reflect these awards.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

He wants his Air Form 7, Airman Military Record, corrected to 
reflect his foreign service TDYs.  

A complete copy of the applicant’s response, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit F.

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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 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
After a thorough review of the applicant’s submission and the 
evidence of record, we found insufficient evidence to conclude 
that he has been the victim of an error or injustice with 
respect to his foreign service.  While he has provided two 
supporting statements from former colleagues indicating that his 
former squadron frequently supported missions in Vietnam, 
Thailand, and Japan, these statements, in and of themselves, are 
not sufficient for us to conclude that he served in any of the 
noted locations.  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 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-2013-00170 in Executive Session on 31 Oct 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Dec 12, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 8 Feb 13.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 26 Mar 13.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Apr 13.
     Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Apr 13.




                                  
                                   Panel Chair