AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01429
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was in Ton Sun Nuit AB, Saigon, on two different occasions in
a temporary duty status from Taiwan. He went to Vietnam after
his son was born in May of 1972, which was prior to being
stationed at Clark AB, Philippines, in late 1973.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was assigned to Taiwan from 15 Jun 70 to 25 Jul 71.
He was also assigned to the Philippines from 29 Mar 73 to 11 Mar
74.
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.
_________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. After a thorough review of the
applicant’s records, they were able to verify that he was
assigned in Taiwan from 15 Jun 70 through 25 Jul 71 and in the
Philippines from 29 Mar 73 through 11 Mar 74. However, there is
no mention of any TDY to Vietnam anywhere in his records.
Therefore, his foreign service is correct as reflected on his
DD Form 214.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 25 Jun 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response.
_________________________________________________________________
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. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, 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 that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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-2012-01429 in Executive Session on 30 Aug 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Mar 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 12.
Panel Chair
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