RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01407
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, reflect his Vietnam Service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served 184 days of temporary duty (TDY) to the 93rd Combat
Support Group at Guam AFB in support of PROJECT ARC LIGHT from
28 September 1967 to 29 March 1968. During this TDY he also
spent time in the Philippines, Okinawa, Thailand and Vietnam.
His TDY service at Utapao Air Base in Thailand would serve as
qualification for the Vietnam Service Medal and grant him
Vietnam Veterans status with the VA. He wants to include
Vietnam service for VA health benefits purposes.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, an AF Form 626, Temporary
Duty Order - Military, Line, AF Form 1098, Personnel Action
Request, AF Form 973, Request and Authorization for Change of
Administrative Orders, and his DD Form 1351, Travel Voucher.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 June 1966.
On 30 January 1970 the applicant was released from active duty
with an honorable characterization of service. He served
3 years, 7 months and 1 day which included 6 months and 4 days
of Foreign and/or Sea Service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon.
By letter, dated 27 September 2011, AFPC/DPAPP, advised the
applicant they had verified his TDY to Guam from 27 September
1967 thru 28 March 1968, however, they could not verify any time
served in Vietnam. DPAPP requested the applicant provide
additional documentation such as travel vouchers, flight
records, medical records, LES, affidavits (coworkers or other
service personnel in his direct Chain of Command) or some other
official document in support of his request.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states after a thorough
review of applicants military records they cannot confirm any
time served in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterates his previous contentions and adds that
his pay records can be checked for combat pay and tax exemption
for one month in 1967 for being in Vietnam. He provides a copy
of his response to the AFPC/DPAPP letter and a picture of
himself and a coworker, in Thailand.
The applicants complete response with attached picture 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. 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 this application
BC-2011-01407 in Executive Session on 4 Jan 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAPP, dated 1 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 10 Nov 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Oct 11, w/atchs
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