RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04549
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he had boots on the ground
in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While assigned in Taiwan, he flew temporary duty (TDY) missions
to Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects he
received a commendation for service in Vietnam. He needs proof
of boots on the ground to aid him in receiving disability
benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants military personnel records, he
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 Mar 68.
The applicants performance reports reflect he was assigned to
the 314th Organizational Maintenance Squadron, Ching Chuan Kang
Air Base, Taiwan from 16 Mar 69 through 25 Jun 70 and that he
assisted with missions in direct support of the conflict in
Vietnam during this period.
On 10 Mar 72, he was released from active duty and credited with
3 years, 11 months, and 28 days of active service, which included
1 year, 7 months, and 21 days of foreign service. His DD Form
214 also reflects he received the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM)
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating that while the
applicants performance reports indicate he participated in in-
country missions in direct support of Vietnam, they do not
specify these missions were in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant provided a timeline of his service in Vietnam in
hope that it will help locate records to prove his service in
Vietnam (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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant
corrective action. We took notice of the applicants complete
submission, in judging the merits of the case. While we cannot
verify the specific dates the applicant was actually in Vietnam,
we note that his performance reports during the period in
question reflect he participated in in-country missions in direct
support of Vietnam. Therefore, we believe it appropriate to
resolve any doubt in this matter in his favor and recommend his
records be corrected to reflect that he served in Vietnam.
Therefore, we recommend that the records be corrected as
indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to the APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he had boots
on the ground in the Republic of Vietnam.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04549 in Executive Session on 5 Jun 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 31 Oct 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 10 Jan 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 25 Jan 12.
Panel Chair
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