RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00760
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect awards and
decorations for his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes it was an oversight and he should be authorized the
citation and Vietnam Campaign Ribbon for the Vietnam era and it
is not reflected on his DD 214.
He served and completed a full temporary duty (TDY) tour in Guam
and it included a two-week special assignment tour in Utopia,
Thailand during 1964 to 1968.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Forms 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants master personnel records were destroyed in the
1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center; however,
available records reflect the applicant was placed on the USAF
Retired Reserve List on 31 Jul 99 and became eligible for
retired pay on 15 Oct 01. His DD Form 214, issued in conjunction
with his 23 Sep 68 discharge, reflects he had three months of
Foreign and/or Sea Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states they were unable
to locate documentation validating a TDY to Guam or Thailand.
Additionally, on 3 Aug 09, the applicant was requested to
provide additional documentation substantiating his claim. As
of this date, no response has been received.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states they are unable
to verify the applicants service in Utopia, Thailand.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 29 Jan 10 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has not received a
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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no 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-2009-00760 in Executive Session on 25 March 2010, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 09 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 8 Dec 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 5 Jan 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Jan 10.
Panel Chair
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