RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00778
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was in Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam
from 24 January 1968 to 24 March 1968.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is applying for health benefits for exposure to Agent Orange and
his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, does not show his
duty in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, and a letter from the National
Personnel Records Center.
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 22 July
1966 to 21 July 1970. He was progressively promoted to the grade
of Staff Sergeant/E-5. His AF Form 7 reflects he served in the
Philippines from 27 February 1967 to 26 March 1968. He was
credited with 1 year and 1 month of Foreign Service during his
enlistment.
On 25 April 2011, the applicant responded to DPAPP, stating that he
was unable to find additional documents showing his time in
Vietnam. He states that he was assigned to 463 FMS, Marten Isle,
Philippines and was TDY to Saigon, Tan Son Nhut Air Base from about
24 January 1968 to 24 March 1968.
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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 and requested additional information from the applicant.
The complete DPAPP 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 20 May 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-2011-00778 in Executive Session on 9 August 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 31 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 11.
Panel Chair
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