RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01374
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 NOVEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given credit for TDY's to Vietnam during 1973 and 1974.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While stationed at Clark AFB, PI, he went TDY to Vietnam on several
occasions. He does not have records to show his service in Vietnam. Until
now, he never noticed his trips to Vietnam were not reflected on his DD
Form 214.
In support of his request, applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214's,
retirement order and a copy of an evaluation report for the period 13 March
1973 to 12 March 1974. Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments,
is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 June 1975, the applicant was relieved from active duty and was
retired in the grade of master sergeant effective 1 July 1975. Applicant
was credited with 22 years and 21 days of total service for basic pay and
20 years, 1 month and 15 days of active service for retirement.
His discharge document for the period in question reflects he was awarded
the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award,
Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP advises there are no documents in the
applicant's personnel record to verify any TDYs to Vietnam. In addition,
the applicant's commander was unable to verify any TDYs to Vietnam made by
the applicant. The AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 16 June
2006 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office
has not received a 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. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. We note there are no documents in the applicant’s
military personnel record which reflect he served in Vietnam (i.e., TDY to
Vietnam during his tour of duty in the Air Force). Therefore, absent
documentation to sustain his contention that he served in Vietnam during
the period in question, 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 that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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-2006-01374
in Executive Session on 8 August 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. John E. Pettit, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-01374:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 9 Jun 06.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Jun 06.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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