RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04337
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his service in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Korea.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not receive credit for his deployment to the 48th Tactical
Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, in a move to
modernize its European Forces. In addition, he did not receive
credit for his deployments to Korea to augment its military
contingent to South Korea as a show of force.
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
served on active duty from 1 October 1981 to 30 September 1985.
He was honorably released from active duty for expiration term of
service effective 30 September 1985 in the grade of staff
sergeant (E-5). He served 4 years, 2 months, and 20 days on
active duty.
On 14 December 2010, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they
were unable to verify his service in the United Kingdom or the
Republic of Korea. DPAPP 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 the
contended areas.
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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 the United Kingdom or the Republic of Korea.
Their office sent the applicant a letter requesting documentation
to support his contentions; however, he 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:
All of his military records were lost during a 1985 flood while
living in Austin, Texas; therefore, he is unable to provide any
supporting documentation for his request.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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-2010-04337 in Executive Session on 28 July 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04337:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 10 Nov 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Jan 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jan 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 26 Feb 11.
Chair
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