RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00631
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded Vietnam campaign awards.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His Vietnam campaign awards are missing from his records.
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.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s military personnel records reflect he enlisted on active
duty on 11 July 1966 for 4 years.
On 7 June 1970, he was honorably discharged in the grade of airman
first class (E-3).
He served 3 years, 10 months and 27 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states while they can confirm
boots on the ground in Thailand, they cannot determine how long he
served or verify any service in Vietnam. His military personnel
records did not contain documents confirming service.
The complete DPAPP evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the Directorate of
Assignments (DOA) was unable to verify the applicant served in
Vietnam. They could only verify one day in Thailand when he was
receiving medical treatment. Without official documentation of
service in Vietnam, they are unable to verify his entitlement to
Vietnam awards.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on
16 May 2008 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
this office has received no response (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 find no
evidence, and are not persuaded by his assertions, that his records
should be corrected to show he was awarded Vietnam era awards. As
such, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force
offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of 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 the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of 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-
2008-00631 in Executive Session on 17 June 2008, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Panel Chair
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
Ms. Barbara J. Barger, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 December 2008, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 25 April 2008, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 12 May 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 May 2008.
JAY H. JORDAN
Panel Chair
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