RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01670
INDEX CODE: 128.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records currently reflect his service in Thailand; however, that is
incorrect. His unit did have personnel assigned to Thailand to send drones
into South Vietnam to gather photographic intelligence information. He was
assigned duties with the remaining portion of his unit at Danang Air Base
in South Vietnam to recover the drones once they had completed their
flights.
In support of his request, the applicant submits mailing envelopes
addressed to him.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 5 May 69, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. His records
indicate he was assigned duties in Thailand from 27 Mar 72 to 11 Sep 72
(168 days). There is no evidence the applicant was stationed in Vietnam.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.
DPAPP states specific overseas locations are not authorized entries on the
DD Form 214. The applicant was asked to provide additional documentation
verifying his Vietnam service. To date, he has not submitted the requested
information.
The complete 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 18 Sep
09, 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. We took notice of the applicant's
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 the 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 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 this application in Executive
Session on 25 Feb 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2009-01670:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Apr 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 31 Aug 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Sep 09.
Panel Chair
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