RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02591
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect:
1. He served in Vietnam.
2. He served in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 55151 -
Heavy Equipment Operator, rather than 55150 Pavement
Maintenance Specialist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The AF Forms 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change
of Station Military, show that he was a part of the 377 Combat
Support Group, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
His records do not show that he was a noncommissioned officer in
charge (NOCIC) or a Heavy Equipment Operator - AFSC (55151).
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and copies of his permanent change of station (PCS)
orders.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from
13 Jun 68 to 19 Jan 72. His DD Form 214 reflects a total of
1 year, 2 months, and 18 days of Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request to
correct his record to reflect he served in Vietnam. DPAPP states
a review of the applicants master personnel records and the
documentation provided failed to substantiate Foreign Service in
Vietnam. DPAPP was able to verify boots on the ground at Ching
Chuan Kang Air Base, Taiwan, from 31 Oct 70 to 17 Jan 72, for
1 year, 2 months, and 18 days, which is reflected on his DD Form
214.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDC recommends denial of the applicants request to
change his Air Force Specialty Code and Title on his DD Form 214.
DPSIDC states neither the information provided nor his official
records indicate the applicant ever served in AFSC 55151.
Special Order AE-517, dated 17 Jul 68, and the performance
reports available in the applicants record, indicate he
performed duty in AFSC 55150, Pavement Maintenance Specialist,
from Jul 68 until Mar 71, the close out of the last available
performance report.
The complete DPSIDC evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 18 Nov 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date,
a response has not been received (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 opinions and recommendations
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt
their 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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 Docket Number
BC-2011-02591 in Executive Session on 18 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 10 May 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 3 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDC, dated 9 Nov 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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