RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04204
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive credit for his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Special Order T-1802, dated 15 Oct 65, supports that he was sent on
temporary duty (TDY) to Bein Hoa, Vietnam in support of Operation TWO
BUCK.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of documents
extracted from his military personnel records.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s records reflect that he served on active duty from
29 May 62 to 27 May 66, with five months Foreign Service. His performance
report for the period ending 31 Aug 63 indicates that he was deployed TDY
to Thailand for three months, but does not indicate the inclusive dates.
On 2 Feb 11, AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant they were unable to verify
that he served in Vietnam for the period in question. DPAPP requested the
applicant provide documentation, such as, travel vouchers, evaluation
reports, letters of evaluation, and decorations, to verify that he served
in Vietnam during the period in question.
In response to a request for source documentation, the applicant provided
another copy of Special Order T-1602 and his DD Form 214. He also
provided a copy of his Airman Military Record which reflects he was TDY on
16 Mar 64 for 49 days. He also stated that he had five months of Foreign
Service, of which 49 days were in Thailand. Furthermore, his pay records
should reflect that he
received combat pay for the time he spent in Vietnam, while attached to
the 429 TAC Ftr Sq, Vietnam.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial and states that a review of the
documentation submitted and the applicant’s military records do not
support that he served in Vietnam.
The complete 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 25
Feb 11, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record, we agree with the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our decision the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of an
error or injustice. However, his appeal may warrant reconsideration
should he provide additional documentation showing that he completed the
TDY in Vietnam during the period in question, or statements from his chain
of command or fellow service members stating that he was TDY or assigned
in Vietnam. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-
04204 in Executive Session on 14 June 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 29 Oct 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 22 Feb 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 11.
Panel Chair
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