RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03685
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect all of his
ribbons and medals, including those for his Vietnam service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has no awards or medals listed on his DD Form 214 for his
Vietnam service.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a copy of
an Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center (AFMPC) letter, dated
8 May 1985, notifying him of a correction to item 22C of his DD
Form 214 to reflect 2 years, 11 months, and 26 days of foreign
service for the period 11 November 1968 to 6 November 1971.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force
from 7 February 1968 to 7 November 1971. He was honorably
released from active duty in the grade of sergeant (E-4) with a
total of 3 years, 9 Months, and 1 day of active military service
of which 1 year, 9 months, and 18 days was reflected as foreign
service. His DD Form 214 indicates he was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal and Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
On 7 May 1985, AFMPC administratively corrected the applicants
DD Form 214 to reflect he served 2 years, 11 months, and 26 days
of foreign service. The AFMPC letter, dated 8 May 1985,
indicates the applicants temporary duty to Thailand and Vietnam
could not be verified.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends disapproval of the applicants request, as
there are no documents in his military records that
substantiates he performed any service in Vietnam. On 9 January
2008, their office wrote the applicant asking for copies of any
documents that he may have to verify his Vietnam/Thailand
service; however, he did not reply.
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 14 March 2008 for review and response within 30
days (Exhibit D). 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 error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence
to support the applicant performed any service in Vietnam. We
took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging
the merits of this 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 this application
in Executive Session on 10 June 2008 under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2007-03685 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Nov 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 Feb 08.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Mar 08.
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Panel Chair
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