RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04247
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to Vietnam
service awards and the time he spent in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The Vietnam service awards were omitted from his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 13 May 69, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force and
served until 5 Nov 73.
Records reflect the applicants overseas assignment were with
the 1836th Electronics Installation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base,
Germany, between 30 May 70 and 31 Jan 72, and Detachment 28,
2187th Communications Group, between 11 Feb 72 and 2 Nov 73.
Enlisted Performance Reports contained in the applicants master
personnel records reflect he performed temporary duty
assignments at Rhein Mein Air Base, Germany, Incirlik, Turkey,
and Lauda, Germany.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial for award of Vietnam service.
DPAPP states that a review of the applicants master personnel
records and documentation provided failed to substantiate
Foreign Service in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial for award of Vietnam service
awards. DPSIDR states there is no documentation in the
applicants official military personnel records to substantiate
he served in an area of entitlement for consideration of Vietnam
service awards.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 25 Feb 11 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 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-2010-04247 in Executive Session on 12 April 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Oct 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 9 Feb 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 Feb 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 11.
Panel Chair
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