RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03788
INDEX CODE: 107.00
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HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 JUNE 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His records be corrected to show his service in Vietnam.
2. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He flew with the 556th Reconnaissance Squadron at Yokota AFB, Japan to
Cam Rahn Bay Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and Osan AFB Korea for 30 days
from 1970 to 1972. He does not have the official Temporary Duty (TDY)
orders to support his request. The information he provides was taken
from his personal diary. He can provide written affidavits from
fellow airman he served with and suggest his pay records be checked
for combat payments during this time.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal letter
and a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s military personnel records reflect he served on active
duty from 31 Jan 69 through 2 Jan 73.
On 2 Jan 73, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of
sergeant (E-4). He served 3 years, 11 months and 2 days of total
active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states there was no official
documentation found in the applicants records showing TDY’s of any
kind during his tour of duty at Yokota AB, Japan. His Airman
Performance Reports (APRs) written while assigned to Yokota make
reference to TDY’s into South East Asia; however, they do not identify
the location. The applicant has advised he does not have any
documents to support his claim for the TDY’s. DPAPP contacted Defense
Finance Center (DFAS) to see if there were any pay records available;
however, DFAS was only required to retain the pay data for six years
and three months.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A letter from an associate of the applicant was provided. The complete
submission, with attachments is at Exhibit D.
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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 evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we are not
persuaded his records should be corrected to show service in Vietnam
or that he was awarded the (VSM). As noted by the Air Force, his APRs
mention he was TDY into Southeast Asia; however, the specific location
is not identified. Should the applicant secure documentation in
support of his assertions in the form of a signed affidavit from an
individual who actually served in-country with him or some other form
of official documentation, we would be willing to reconsider his
application. In the absence of such evidence we find no compelling
basis to recommend favorable consideration of his application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and 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-
03788 in Executive Session on 8 Mar 07, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Dec 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 26 Jan 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Feb 07.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 13 Feb 07, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON DC
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Office of the Assistant Secretary
AFBCMR
1535 Command Dr, EE Wing, 3rd Flr
Andrews AFB MD 20762-7002
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Reference your application, AFBCMR BC-2006-03788, submitted
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 1552, 10 USC).
After careful consideration of your application and military
records, the Board determined that the evidence you presented did
not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice.
Accordingly, the Board denied your application.
You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant
evidence for consideration by the Board. In the absence of such
additional evidence, a further review of your application is not
possible.
BY DIRECTION OF THE CHAIR
GREGORY E.
JOHNSON
Chief
Examiner
Air Force Board
for Correction
of Military
Records
Attachment:
Record of Board Proceedings
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