RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02889

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he served in Vietnam 
(administratively resolved), Thailand, Okinawa, and Europe.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During that period of time many service members were stationed at 
bases where it was not documented they had boots on ground.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 16 Jul 68, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force.

The applicant’s Airman Performance Report (APR) rendered for the 
period 1 Aug 69 through 31 Jan 70 reflects his squadron was on 
temporary duty (TDY) to RAF Mildenhall, England.

On 2 Aug 72, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 8 months, and 20 days of active 
service.

On 16 Feb 11, SAF/LL notified the applicant’s Congressional 
representative that his temporary duty (TDY) assignments to 
Vietnam had been verified and that his entitlement to the Vietnam 
Service Medal with two bronze service stars (VSM w/2BSS) had also 
been confirmed and that his records were corrected 
administratively.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  While the applicant’s foreign service in 
Vietnam and Taiwan were confirmed, there was no evidence contained 
in his records or his submission indicating he served in Thailand, 
Okinawa, or Europe.  

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


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 11 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.


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 that 
relief beyond that already granted administratively is not 
warranted.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 
we find no basis to recommend granting beyond that rendered 
administratively.


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-02889 in Executive Session on 21 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-02889 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 15.