RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03825
COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam and
Thailand.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His temporary duty (TDY) records reflect he was at DaNang,
Vietnam, from August to October 1970 during his tour in Thailand
from February 1970 to February 1971. He believes the military
destroyed all records of these assignments.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of
Transfer or Discharge; correspondence from the Department of
Veterans Affairs, the Defense Finance Accounting Service, and
the National Personnel Records Center.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 16 Jan 68, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force and
was honorably separated on 14 Jan 72. His DD Form 214 reflects
he was credited with four years of active service and one year
and one day of Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states they were unable
to location documentation in the applicants master personnel
records reflecting service in Vietnam. However, they were able
to verify and confirm Foreign Service boots on ground at Udorn
Air Base, Thailand, from 27 Feb 70 to 27 Feb 71.
Additionally, the applicant was requested to provide additional
documentation such as travel vouchers, evaluation reports,
letters of evaluation, decorations or some other official
military document that reflects Vietnam service.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
The applicant provided a response to the request from
HQ AFPC/DPAPP. He states he does not have any dated information
to provide in support of his request. He adds the aircrafts he
serviced were flying back and forth to Vietnam on missions
daily. Further, he believes he was exposed to Agent Orange and
as a result, has lost his left kidney due to a cancerous tumor
and radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, 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 23 Dec 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 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. 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-2010-03825 in Executive Session on 24 February 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated Oct 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, Applicant, dated 2 Dec 10, w/atchs, and
Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Dec 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Dec 10.
Panel Chair
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