AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00983
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is trying to establish exactly when and where he was in South
Vietnam in 1966. He received a Gamma Goblin shot for being
exposed to Hepatitis while serving in Nha Trang in March 1966.
He went on temporary duty from Taiwan to Nha Trang; however, his
pay records have mysteriously disappeared or so he was told. His
copies of his medical records are the only proof he has with
regard to his service in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant provides an excerpt from
his medical records.
His complete submission, with attachmens, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 12 Mar 63.
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, reflects he had 1 year and 21 days of
foreign service. His chronological listing of service reflects
he served in Taiwan in 1965. The applicant received an honorable
discharge on 25 Jan 67 after serving 3 years, 10 months, and
14 days.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial stating that after reviewing the
applicant’s Master Personnel Records and documentation submitted,
they were unable to verify any service in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He responded by submitting a copy of a fellow airman’s temporary
duty order. He believes that there should be another order
similar to this one that reflects his information and details of
the temporary duty. He understands that the burden of proof
falls on him; however, he is hoping to receive some assistance in
retrieving his missing paperwork. He realizes that he is not the
only person that is not able to prove his TDY trips into South
Vietnam from Taiwan.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We note the
opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility; however, based on the evidence submitted by the
applicant in the form of his medical examination form that
reflects he was treated for hepatitis, we are persuaded that he
served in Vietnam. In view of this evidence, coupled with the
fact that his unit, served in support of the Vietnam War we
believe sufficient evidence has been presented to conclude the
applicant served in Vietnam. Accordingly, we recommend his
records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
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The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he had boots on
the ground in Nha Trang Air Base, Vietnam, in March 1966.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00983 in Executive Session on 11 Sep 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Mat 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jun 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
Panel Chair
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