RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02494
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 20 MARCH 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect service credit for two temporary
duty (TDY) tours to Vietnam and the Good conduct Medal (GCM).
EXAMINER’S NOTE: On 3 January 2007, a DD Form 215 was issued to add
the GCM.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was TDY in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a statement.
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 (RegAF) on 5 July
1963, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The applicant's personnel records reflect his overseas assignments as
Zaragoza and Torrejon Spain.
The applicant was released honorably from active duty on 9 May 1967.
He served a total three years, ten months and five days of active duty
service.
HQ AFPC/DPAPP on 8 September 2006 requested the applicant provide
documentation showing he was TDY to Vietnam. The applicant did not
respond.
On 19 December 2006, HQ AFPC/DPPPR informed the applicant that his
entitlement to GCM had been verified and his DD Form 214 would be
updated.
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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 reflect 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:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 3
November 2006, for review and response. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office.
Mr. W. H., Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4203 provided a letter dated
23 November 2006, stating the applicant’s military service started 3
July 1963 and he was released from active duty on 9 May 1967.
He further states the applicant was TDY at Torrejon and Zaragoza
Spain; however, it was during this period of time that the applicant
was TDY to Vietnam with the 307th E-Vac Squadron.
He further requests the 307th personnel unit records be searched
regarding the applicant’s status during the time period in question.
He also suggests the applicant’s pay records be reviewed regarding the
applicant receiving flight and hazardous duty pay during the time
period in question (Exhibit E).
On 27 December 2006, Mr. W. H., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4203
provided a letter stating the 307th Evacuation Unit was under the
command of the 19th Tactical Air Support Air Squadron (Exhibit F).
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
19 January 2007, for review and response. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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. There
is no documentation in the applicant's military records to verify he
was TDY to Vietnam. 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-
2006-02494 in Executive Session on 21 February 2007, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr. Reginald P. Howard, Member
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 8 Aug 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 27 Oct 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Nov 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, VFW, dated 23 Nov 06.
Exhibit F. Letter, VFW, dated 27 Dec 06.
Exhibit G. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 19 Dec 06.
Exhibit H. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jan 07.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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