RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01994
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Foreign and/or Sea Service Dates on his DD Form 214, Armed
Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be
changed from 2 months and 4 days to 4 months and 2 days.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was overseas longer than 2 months. He only noticed the error
as he worked on a claim for benefits with the Department of
Veterans Affairs.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides his DD Form
214, medical records and documentation from his master personnel
file.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who was
honorably discharged on 20 April 1970. His DD Form 214 reflects
he served 2 months and 4 days of Foreign Service.
On 25 May 2011, the applicant submitted a request to correct his
Foreign Service to reflect he served overseas for 4 months and
2 days. AFPC/DPAPP responded to that request and confirmed he
had boots on the ground in Guam from 1 October 1968 to
4 December 1968. Therefore, his case was administratively
closed on 14 October 2011.
The applicant submitted another request dated 27 September 2012
requesting his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he served
overseas for 4 months and 2 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. The applicants master personnel
record does not contain information that reflects he served more
than 2 months and 4 days in Guam.
The complete 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 28 December 2012 for review and comment within
30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response
(Exhibit D).
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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. After a
thorough review of the applicants submission in judging the
merits of the case, we are not persuaded that a change in the
record is warranted. The applicants contentions are duly noted;
however, he has not provided substantial evidence to override the
rationale provided by AFPC/DPAPP. Therefore, we agree with their
recommendation and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. In the absence of persuasive 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01994 in Executive Session on 27 June 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A1. DD Form 149, dated 25 May 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit A2. DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 27 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Dec 12.
Panel Chair
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