RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02376
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 12 February 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect service credit for a temporary
duty (TDY) to Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was TDY in Vietnam from November 1965 through January 1967.
Applicant's complete submission, with an attachment, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 June 1965, as a
basic airman for a period of four (4) years.
The applicant's personnel records reflect he was assigned to Panama
from 29 November 1965 through 2 May 1967.
The applicant was released from active duty on 3 December 1968. He
served a total three years and six months of active duty service. His
DD Form 214 reflects the applicant served one year, five months and
four days of foreign service.
HQ AFPC/DPAPP on 8 September 2006 requested the applicant provide
documentation showing he was TDY to Saigon AB, Vietnam. The applicant
did not respond.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends the requested relief be denied. They state
there is no documentation in the applicant’s records that reflects he
was TDY to Vietnam. Furthermore, the applicant failed to respond to a
request to provide documentation in support of his request.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and provided a copy of
a training certificate for training he received in preparation of his
assignment to Vietnam.
He further states he cannot account for the reasons that his DD 214
did not include his actions in Vietnam (he actually spent 13 months
rather than the assigned 90 days TDY) (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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and the 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 an injustice. The
applicant's records do not reflect that he was TDY to Saigon AB,
Vietnam. His records reflect he was assigned to Panama. Furthermore,
the applicant has not provided any documentation to support his claim.
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-
2006-02376 in Executive Session on 24 January 2007, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 1 Aug 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 Oct 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 06.
Exhibit E. Applicant’s Rebuttal, undated.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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