RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00933
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be changed to reflect that he served in Vietnam and
Thailand.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While stationed in Japan, he went on temporary duty (TDY) to
Thailand from Nov 66 to Jan 67. He traveled to and from
Thailand, flying through Vietnam; both on the trip going over
and on the return trip and his record should reflect his TDY to
both locations.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from
his spouse.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 19 May 64,
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of sergeant (E-4/Sgt).
He was released from active duty, on 17 May 68 and credited with
3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active duty service,
including 2 years and 1 day of foreign service.
The applicant received three airman performance reports, for the
period of 20 Oct 65 10 Nov 67, while serving in Japan.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating, in part, that while they
were able to verify the applicant was assigned to Yokota Air
Base, Japan, the evidence failed to provide any documents that
substantiate service in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant provides additional information to support the
fact that he was stationed at the bomb dump on Udorn AFB
Thailand and requests that his case be confirmed as correct. He
was stationed at Udorn AFB from Nov 66 to Jan 67.
He has been trying since 2007 to get all the paperwork in order
and find the two people he traveled with but is not having much
success. He continues to search for them and while he can
provide letters from family members and friends to support the
fact that he was sent to Thailand and went through Vietnam to
get there, they were not with him at the time.
He has enclosed copies of several items he brought back from
Udorn AFB Thailand; photos taken in Bangkok, at Udorn AFB, and
other supporting documents.
Subsequent to the Boards review, the applicant provided
additional information to support his claim.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, 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, his most recent
submission, dated 13 Dec 11, 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. 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 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-2011-00933 in Executive Session on 13 December 2011
and 23 January 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Aug 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Sep 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 31 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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