RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00160
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His AF Form 7, Airmans Military Record, be changed to reflect
isolated area as yes and location to reflect Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was on temporary duty (TDY) in Vietnam for 105 days. He would
like this service to be acknowledged so that he can apply for VA
medical benefits.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
AF Form 7 and a copy of his TDY orders, Special Order T-57.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was enlisted in the Regular Air Force from 23 January
1957 to 22 January 1965. While stationed at Eglin Air Force Base,
Florida, the applicant was sent TDY to APO 74 then APO 143, San
Francisco, California. His subsequent performance report states he
performed duty at Det # 2 and deployed in one joint exercise.
The applicant was credited with 1 year and 5 days of Foreign
Service for his first enlistment and 3 months and 15 days of
Foreign Service during his last period of enlistment.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP is unable to confirm the
applicant spent any time in Vietnam based on his Master Personnel
Records. On 7 March 2011, DPAPP requested the applicant provide
documentation to confirm his Vietnam service, however, no
additional documents were received.
The DPAPP complete evaluation, 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 22 April 2011 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no
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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available
evidence of record 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 applicants records do not
reflect he spent time in Vietnam. 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 RECOMMENDS THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-00160 in Executive Session on 28 July 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 8 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 11.
Chair
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