AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01385
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His official records be corrected to award him Vietnam service
credit from Mar 65 to Nov 65.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His Vietnam service is not appropriately reflected on his
DD Form 214, Armed Force of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge. His first Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment was in
Mar 65 at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, then to Monkey Mountain Radar
Station, returning to his home station of Clark AFB, Philippines
in Jun 65. His next TDY was in Jul 65 to the Army Special
Forces Camp at Nui Ba Den, then to Tan Ninh Special Forces Camp,
returning to Clark AFB in late Oct or early Nov 65.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Armed
Force of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, two
sets of orders, and a letter from USMACV/CC.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
16 Aug 62.
On 17 Dec 65, the applicant was furnished an Honorable Discharge
Certificate, credited with three years, four months, and two days
of active service, and with 1 year, 3 months, and 29 day of
Foreign Service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility which are included at Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends approval, indicating there is evidence of
an error or injustice. Although a TDY order does not, in and of
itself, prove the applicant fulfilled his TDY orders to Vietnam,
the applicant submitted compelling evidence in the form of an
in-country clearance letter and his Enlisted Performance Report
for that period indicates he served in Vietnam and fulfilled the
TDY on Special Order T-99 beginning 10 Mar 65 for 120 days. The
applicant’s records do not contain specific corroboration of a
TDY on Special Order T-334 to Tan Son Nhut, Republic of
Vietnam on or about 26 Jul 65, however, Special Order T-334 does
reflect a “Received Stamp” dated Mar 66 which increases the
probability it was executed. We recommend the applicant’s
records be corrected to show 240 days “boots on the ground” in
Tan Son Nhut and Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. The applicant’s DD Form 214 accurately
reflects his Foreign Service Credit for his assignment to Clark
Air Base but does not show credit for TDYs to Vietnam. In
accordance with AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 4,
Rule 46, we are only authorized to list the area of
responsibility for members of the Air National Guard (ANG) and
Reserve members ordered to active duty in time of national
emergency or war. The applicant served in the Regular Air Force
on active duty. Therefore, the location of his Foreign Service
should not be included on his DD Form 214.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 28 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office. (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 untimely 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. We note
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that AFPC/DPAPP validated the applicant’s service in Vietnam.
While the applicant’s service in Vietnam does not meet the
requirement for documentation on the DD Form 214 in accordance
with AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 4, Rule 46, the
Board has found it in the interest of justice to provide
similarly situated applicants a “boots-on-the-ground” letter,
and therefore recommends the record 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 he had
boots on the ground for 240 days at Tan Son Nhut Air Base and
Da Nang Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam, between 10 March
1965 and 22 November 1965.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01385 in Executive Session on 13 Dec 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Panel Chair
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 20 Jul 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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