AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00100
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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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 his foreign
service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in South Vietnam
from November 1964 to February 1965.
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:
On 25 Sep 61, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
The applicant’s AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, reflects the
applicant was on temporary duty (TDY) for 99 days, but does not
specify a location.
On 24 Sep 65, the applicant was honorably discharged and credited
with four years of total active service, three months and nine
days of which was credited as foreign service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial noting a review of the
applicant’s master personnel records and the documentation he
provided does not substantiate he had foreign service time in
Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He served in DaNang, South Vietnam with the 4080th Armament and
Electronics Maintenance Squadron. His assignment was classified
top secret and may still be classified. Although, he received an
Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) it does not reflect the
location for the service. He has no records in his possession
that will substantiate he served in Vietnam. However, after his
release from active duty he received a Vietnam bonus from the
State of Connecticut.
The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, 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 error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the applicant’s complete submission and the
evidence of record we found it insufficient to conclude that he
served or was stationed in Vietnam. Therefore, 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 applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Without official documentation such as TDY orders or
vouchers, his eligibility for service credit for Vietnam service
cannot be verified. However, should the applicant provide
documentation substantiating his service in Vietnam, we would be
willing to review the materials for possible reconsideration.
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
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newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00100 in Executive Session on 7 Aug 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Jan 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 Mar 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Mar 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 3 Apr 12, w/atchs.
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