RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01693
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served eight months in Vietnam; however, he did not receive
any orders or vouchers for this tour. He did receive ribbons for
duty in Vietnam, but the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
will not verify his service there.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who was
released from active effective 31 July 1992 and retired effective
1 August 1992 in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6). He
served 20 years and 21 days on active duty. His DD Form 214,
reflects he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
with Palm (RVGC w/P), the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze
Service Stars (VSM w/3BSS), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal (RVCM).
The applicant has submitted several requests to the NPRC to
verify his service in Vietnam; however, his attempts have been
unsuccessful because his records contain no source documents to
verify where he served and the exact dates he was there.
On 23 August 2010, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they
were unable to verify his service in the Republic of Vietnam and
requested any personal records that affirmed his service there;
i.e., travel vouchers, evaluation reports, letters of evaluation,
decorations, or any other official military documents that
reflected service in Vietnam.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that after a thorough
review of the applicants service records, they found no evidence
that he served in Republic of Vietnam. DPAPP sent the applicant
a letter requesting documentation to support his contentions;
however, the applicant did not respond.
DPAPP states that if the Board is inclined to grant the requested
relief, the applicant will need to submit the required
documentation to support such changes.
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 15 October 2010 for review and response 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 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 our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. If the applicant
is able to provide any source documents, (i.e., travel vouchers,
evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, witness
statements, sworn affidavit, etc.) to verify this information,
the Board would reconsider his request. However, 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-01693 in Executive Session on 19 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01693:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 2010, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 27 Sep 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 10.
Panel Chair
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