RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04261
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His enlistment dates be changed to reflect correct time and
service (Administratively resolved).
2. He receive copies of all his DD Forms 214, Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Administratively resolved).
3. His records be corrected to reflect he had Boots on the
ground in Thailand (Administratively Resolved), Vietnam, and
Laos.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand and was TDY to those
locations on several occasions from 31 May 68 through 31 Oct 69.
Boots on the ground should be verified for all three locations.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement, DD Forms 13 and 1613, Statement of Service, an Air
Force Form 7, Report on Individual Personnel, several certificates
of accomplishment, and notarized photographs.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant began his military service on 17 May 66 and was
progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant (E-7),
effective and with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 Oct 83. He served
until 8 Dec 88 when he was placed on the Temporary Disability
Retired List (TDRL). He was removed from the TDRL on 14 Feb 91
and reenlisted in the USAF on 15 Feb 91. On 31 Jul 92, he was
released from active duty and retired, effective 1 Aug 92.
On 6 Dec 11, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they had
verified his foreign service in Thailand from 15 Sep 67 through 15
Apr 69.
On 13 Dec 11, AFPC/DPSIPV notified the applicant of their
determination that his service dates, as reflected on two of his
DD Forms 214 were incorrect and of their action to correct his
records administratively.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial with respect to the applicants
request that his records show boots on the ground in Vietnam and
Laos due to a lack of evidence in his Master Personnel Records and
the documentation submitted.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterates that he served in Vietnam and Laos. In
support of his response, the applicant provides an expanded
statement and copies of three notarized affidavits from
individuals attesting to his service in Vietnam.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
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. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case, to include his response to the advisory opinion rendered
in his 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. The additional
evidence presented by the applicant in his rebuttal statement is
not sufficient enough to cause us to reconsider our decision.
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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-03621 in Executive Session on 12 Jul 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 Jan 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 23 Feb 12, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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