RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02504
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was on temporary duty (TDY) from Yokota AB, Japan, to Osan AB and Kunsan AB, Korea, from December 1970 to March 1971. He was also TDY from Kadena AB, Japan to Bein-Hoa AB, Vietnam.
His records were not kept current by the Consolidated Base Personnel Office (CBPO) during his time of service. He had a 202-day deployment and other TDYs that are not in his records.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of information request letters, with replies, and extracts from his master personnel records.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Sep 89, the applicant retired in the grade of master sergeant.
HQ AFPC/DPAPP confirmed the applicant had boots on ground in Japan from 10 August 1970 to 10 October 1972; Korat AB, Thailand, from 15 January to 18 December 1974; and Zweibrucken AB, Germany, from 26 April 1980 to 29 April 1984.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a review of the applicants master personnel records and documentation submitted failed to substantiate Foreign Service time in Vietnam.
The complete HQ 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 19 November 2010 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 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. Further, we note the applicant has been issued the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal which can be used as verification for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. Additionally, exact Foreign Service locations were not recorded on the DD Form 214 during the period the applicant served. 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-2010-02504 in Executive Session on 5 January 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Jun 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 2 Nov 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Nov 10.
Panel Chair
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