RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-01477
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded a Vietnam Service
Presidential Citation for temporary duty (TDY) he performed in Vietnam
beginning in December 1968.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam from 26 December 1968 to 25 March 1969 with the
346th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) of the 516th Tactical Airlift
Wing (TAW). He is proud of his service in Vietnam and would like to
have it noted in his records.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a copy of a
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) form requesting
his military records for the period 1966 through 1970.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 July 1966. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (Sgt) with a date of
rank (DOR) of 1 June 1969. He was honorably discharged on 15 May 1970
after having served for 3 years, 9 months, and 24 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that based on their
review of his Master Personnel Record (MPR), no documentation was
found that supported his claim he was ever TDY to Vietnam. DPAPP
states the only service verified in his record outside the continental
United States was an assignment to Alaska from 27 May 1969 to until
his discharge. DPAPP queried the applicant on 1 June 2007 and asked
that he provide any source documents such as travel vouchers, flight
records, or orders that would show the actual assignment or TDY to
Vietnam. He had not responded to the request by the time DPAPP had
provided their advisory.
DPAPP’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
27 July 2007 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded
that his uncorroborated assertion he served in Vietnam on temporary
duty, in and of itself, is sufficient to override the rationale
provided by the Air Force. Accordingly, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and
adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our determination that
the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered
either an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of persuasive
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-
2007-01477 in Executive Session on 20 September 2007, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Mr. James L. Sommer, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 May 2007, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 13 July 2007.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 July 2007.
CHRISTOPHER D. CAREY
Panel Chair
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