RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02454
INDEX CODE: 113.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given credit for time served in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, does not reflect
time served in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214
and documentation extracted from his medical records.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 13 August 1976 applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of
sergeant after serving 11 years, 2 months, and 20 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states based on a review of the
applicant’s master personnel record no documentation could be found which
shows he served in Vietnam. Applicant was asked to contact any of his
friends that served with him to see if they might verify his claim that he
served in Vietnam. He has not furnished sufficient documentation that can
be used to confirm time served in Vietnam. There are no records which show
a place and time the applicant was on the ground in Vietnam.
AFPC/DPAPP’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 11 January 2008, 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 office of primary
responsibility 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). We took note of his brother’s supporting
statement; however, we do not find the comments contained therein
sufficiently persuasive in this matter. Absent some sort of official
documentation showing service in Vietnam or a statement from an individual
who actually served in-country with the applicant we are not compelled to
recommend granting the relief requested.
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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-
02454 in Executive Session on 27 February 2008, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
Ms. Dee R. Reardon, Member
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 August 2007, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 7 January 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 January 2008.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
Panel Chair
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