DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00661
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:
________________________________________________________________
THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Vietnam decoration be added to his DD Form 214, Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued 21 Apr 68.
________________________________________________________________
THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Southeast Asia (SEA) in direct support of
operations in Vietnam. While assigned to Clark Air Base (AB),
Philippines, he was on temporary duty (TDY) status in various
SEA locations between Sep 66 and May 68.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; copies of his DD Form 214, issued in conjunction with
his 21 Apr 68 separation, and the NGB Form 22, Report of
Separation and Record of Service, issued on 1 Feb 93.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available documents provided by the applicant, he
enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 22 Apr 64, for a period of
four years. He was stationed at Clark AB, Philippines at the
time of separation.
He was honorably discharged from active duty, on 21 Apr 68,
under the provisions of AFR 39-10. During this period, he was
credited with 4 years of active duty service, including 1 year,
7 months and 14 days of foreign service.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by
existing law or regulations.
to
his
claim,
e.g.,
substantiate
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, based on the available evidence of record,
including the NGB Form 22, we did not find the evidence
sufficient to establish the applicant has been the victim of an
error or injustice. Should the applicant provide additional
documentation
TDY
order(s)/voucher(s), we would be willing to reconsider his
appeal. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00661 in Executive Session on 20 December 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Oct 11, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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