RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03754
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 10 Jun 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On July 4, 1968 he was in Vietnam but his trip was never recorded.
In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his Department of
Veterans' Affairs rating decision and copies of his DD Form 214. His
complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 9
Feb 54. He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Nov 72.
He served as a Ground Radio Communications Technician. On 30 Nov 74, he
voluntarily retired for years of service. He served 20 years, 1 month, and
29 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states there are no documents in his
Master Personnel Records that show any duty in Vietnam. He was asked to
review his personal files to see if he could find any documents that could
be used to verify his time spent in Vietnam, but did not respond.
The 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 3 Mar
06 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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. Other than the applicant's own
assertions, we find no documentary evidence which would confirm his
contentions that he traveled into the Republic of Vietnam. In the absence
of the required documents we find no plausible basis upon which to
recommend the amendment of his military records to reflect that he
performed duties in Vietnam during the period in question. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2005-
03754 in Executive Session on 25 Apr 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 17 Feb 06, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 05.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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