RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-
00412
INDEX CODE: 100.00,
107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 AUGUST 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given credit for trips to Europe, Asia and other locations
throughout the world so that he can join the Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
As a crew member on flying status, he went to many overseas bases
while assigned to Robins AFB, GA. The missions were classified,
and therefore, probably the reason they are not listed on his DD
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or
Discharge.
He has forms that show his flying status, and pay records that show
hazardous duty pay and the per diem amount and the location of
places he has been overseas.
In support of his request, applicant provided copies of his
DD Form 214, Aeronautical Order, Flight Orders, Aircrew Training
Requirements Record, Aircrew Qualification Certificate, and Medical
Recommendation for Flying Duty.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from
31 Jul 62 – 29 Jul 66. On 29 Jul 66, he was released from active
duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. His DD Form 214
reflects no Foreign Service.
On 30 Jul 68 he was honorably discharged from the Air Force
Reserve.
The Foreign Service Summary on his AF Form 7 (Airman’s Military
Record) reflects he had no foreign service.
On 3 Mar 06, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they were
unable to find any documents in his military personnel records that
show he was TDY at any time during his tour of duty in the Air
Force. Additionally, his Airman Performance Reports written while
he was in the Air Force makes no reference to any TDY trips either.
DPAPP asked the applicant to make a through search of his personal
files to see if he had any documentation that would verify his
claim, i.e., copies of Travel Vouchers, TDY Orders, or Flight
Records that show a specific time and location of the TDY.
The applicant provided some additional documentation and his
personal statement.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommended denial and states, in part, that there
are no documents that verify the applicant was overseas during his
tour of duty in the Air Force.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant responds by stating the missions and records of
classified trips would not be in his airman performance reports or
personal records because they were classified. As a flying member
of his squadron, the mission’s assignment was to rotate nuclear
weapons to certain places around the world. He went on these
missions when told, for approximately two years. His per diem
record would show this but they are not available today. He has no
paper record of these trips…only memories.
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.
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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 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 that the applicant has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. 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 Docket Number BC-2006-
00412 in Executive Session on 8 June 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Apr 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Response, dated 7 May 06, w/atchs.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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