RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00844
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of
the United States, be corrected to reflect he served at Wheeler
AFB, Tripoli.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Africa and his records do not reflect this in the
Foreign Service section of his DD 214.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD
Form 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 Aug 51, for
a term of four years, and was progressively promoted to the grade
of airman second class. He was honorably discharged on
29 Aug 55, after he completed his term of service. He served a
total of four years of active service.
His DD 214, indicates award of the National Defense Service
Medal, and the Occupational Medal (Germany). His record reflects
he served 2 years, 3 months, and 14 days Foreign and/or Sea
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial and states, in part, that a review
of the applicants available military records did not reveal an
error to his Foreign Service. The applicant has the burden of
providing sufficient evidence of probable material error or
injustice. Based on the lack of documentation to substantiate
his request, DPAPP recommends disapproval of the applicants
request.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 26 Sep 09, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case, however; 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 the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. No
evidence has been presented showing the applicants entitlement
to the requested service credit. 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 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 Docket Number BC-
2009-00844 in Executive Session on 18 Nov 09, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 09, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 11 Sep 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 09.
Panel Chair
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