RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01716
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his service in
Korea (ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED) and Vietnam.
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 remarks section shows no time in Korea or
Vietnam. He was a member of the 6988th Security Squadron from
19 October 1970 thru 5 June 1972. While serving with the 6988th
he went on temporary duty (TDY) to both Korea and Vietnam. He
would like his records corrected to reflect his TDY service and
other duty locations so he can obtain VA medical assistance if
needed.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, an AF Form 899, Request and
Authorization for Permanent Change of Station Military, and an
AF Form 626, Temporary Duty Order Military.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 February
1969.
On 29 August 1972 the applicant was released from active duty
with an honorable characterization of service. He served
3 years, 6 months and 16 day which included 2 years, 8 months and
13 days of Foreign and/or Sea Service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the
National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
By letter, dated 23 September 2011, AFPC/DPAPP, advised the
applicant they could verify and confirm his foreign service at
Onna Point, Okinawa, from 28 August 1969 to 1 December 1970, for
1 year, 3 months, and 4 days and Yokota Air Base, Japan from
2 December 1970 to 7 May 1972, for 1 year, 5 months, and 10 days.
While assigned to Japan the applicant was sent TDY to Kwang Ju
Air Base, Republic of Korea from 4 May 1971 to 8 June 1971.
However, his Master Personnel Records did not contain information
that reflects that he served in Vietnam.
By letter, dated 28 November 2011, AFPC/DPSIDRA, advised that
after a thorough review of the applicants official military
personnel record, provided documentation, and with the assistance
of the Directorate of Assignments, they were able to verify the
applicants entitlement to the Korean Defense Service medal
(KDSM) for his temporary duty (TDY) at Kwang Ju Air Base, Korea,
from 4 May 1971 to 8 June 1971. They were unable to verify the
applicants entitlement to any additional awards or decorations.
_______________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states after a thorough
review of the 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:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 9 December 2011 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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 relief beyond that
already granted administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we
find no basis to favorably consider this application.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered this application
BC-2011-01716 in Executive Session on 12 January 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 November 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 December 2011.
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