RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03319
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214 be updated to include service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He needed his DD Form 214 updated for an Agent Orange protocol
examination.
In support of his appeal, he provided a copy of Air Force Form 7,
Airman Military Record, and Air Force Form 1098, Personnel Action.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
29 September 1964 for a period of 4 years. During the period in
question, he was an airman first class serving as a still
photographer in a noncrew member status. He was honorably discharged
on 27 September 1968 in the grade of airman first class. He served 3
years, 11 months and 29 days of total active military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommend denied and stated that there are no documents in
the applicant’s records that show he was stationed or TDY to Vietnam
at any time during his Air Force career.
AFPC/DPAPP complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 14
January 2005 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
no response has been received by this office.
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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. After a thorough review of
the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not
persuaded that his uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves,
are sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the
Air Force. The Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of
the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopts its
rationale as the basis for their conclusion that the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. The Board did not find
evidence that the applicant was stationed or TDY to Vietnam at any
time during his career. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, the Board finds no compelling 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 a 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-2004-
03319 in Executive Session on 24 February 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr. John E. Pettit, Member
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 17 Dec 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 05.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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