RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-00555
INDEX CODE: 100.00, 107.00
COUNSEL: DVA
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 AUG 08
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be given credit for his service in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia.
2. He be awarded any war zone medals.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam for 45 days in 1972 and served in Saudi Arabia in
1990.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and
documents extracted from his military personnel record.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 July 1991, applicant retired from the Air Force in the grade of
technical sergeant after serving 20 years and 13 days on active duty.
The applicant’s request for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) has
been administratively corrected.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states there are no documents in the
applicant’s records that verify he was in Vietnam or Saudi Arabia. In
addition, none of his Airman Performance Reports (APRs) have any remarks
stating that he was in Vietnam or Saudi Arabia during his tour of duty in
the Air Force.
The DPAPP complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 3 July 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant and counsel
for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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. There are no documents in the applicant’s military
personnel record which reflect he served in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia (i.e.,
stationed or sent TDY to Vietnam during his tour of duty in the Air Force).
We note the surf the applicant provided with a prepared date of 30 June
1991 indicating he was TDY to Vietnam and Saudi Arabia; however, this is
not an official source document. On 11 May 2007, AFPC/DPAPP requested the
applicant provide a copy of TDY orders, travel vouchers, or flight records
showing he was in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. He did not respond.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an 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-2007-
00555 in Executive Session on 8 August 2007 and 17 September 2007, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
Mr. Clarence R. Anderegg, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 February 2007, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 25 May 2007, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letters, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 July 2007.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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