RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-00921
INDEX CODE: 100.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 SEP 08
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given credit for his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam from April 1965 to April 1966.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form
214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant entered active duty on 16 September 1963. He served as an
Apprentice Administrative Specialist. On 5 June 1967 he was honorably
released with 3 years, 8 months, and 19 days on active duty.
On 6 April 2007, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they did not find
any documents in his records to show he was in Vietnam. Records do
indicate that he was in the Philippines. DPAPP asked the applicant to
search his personal records to find and provide documents to verify he was
in Vietnam, i.e., flight records, PCS/TDY orders or travel vouchers that
specifically show the time and location where he was in Vietnam. He did
not respond.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states there are no documents in the
applicant’s record that show he was ever assigned or TDY to Vietnam. His
record does show that he was assigned to the Philippines from 16 June 1966
to 16 June 1967. In addition, none of his Airman Performance Reports
(APRs) have any remarks stating that he was assigned or TDY to Vietnam
during his tour of duty overseas.
The DPAPP complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 8 June 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review
and comment 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 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 (i.e., stationed or
sent TDY to Vietnam during his tour of duty in the Air Force). Moreover,
he has not submitted any documentation to support his assertion that he
served in Vietnam. 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-
00921 in Executive Session on 12 July 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Acting Panel Chair
Ms. Donna D. Jonkoff, Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Mar 07, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 11 May 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Jun 07.
JAMES A. WOLFFE
Acting Panel Chair
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