RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02598
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he spent time in Vietnam and
Southeast Asia.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was pulled without orders and sent on Temporary Duty (TDY) to
Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a witness
statement, copies of his AF Form 256, Request and Authorization for
Temporary Duty Military, copies of his flight logs, and copies of
his travel vouchers.
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 21 July 1970.
While stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, the
applicant was sent on multiple TDYs. His performance report
states he served time in Southeast Asia right out of Technical
School. The applicant was honorably discharged on 9 April 1974.
He was credited with 1 year and 7 months of Foreign Service during
this period.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. A review of the applicants Master
Personnel Records and the submitted documentation failed to
substantiate he spent time in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant submitted additional documents to prove that he
was in Vietnam.
The applicants complete response 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available
evidence of record 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 the applicants records do not reflect he spent
time in Vietnam. While the applicant has a commendable record of
service, regrettably, in the absence of evidence to the contrary,
we find no basis to grant the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2011-02598 in Executive Session on 14 February 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered pertaining to
Docket Number BC-2011-02598:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 8 Jul 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dtd 2 Sep 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 9 Sep 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicants Response, dtd 7 Oct 11 w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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