AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01711
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records reflect time served in Laos.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was in Laos in 1968 on a classified mission.
In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides Congressional
and other documentation.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 12 October
1966.
The applicant was honorably discharged on 9 October 1970 in the
grade of sergeant under the provisions of AFM 39-10, Convenience
of the Government. He served 3 years, 11 months and 28 days on
active duty with no foreign and/or sea service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a thorough review of
the applicant’s master personnel records failed to substantiate
his claim of foreign service in Laos. Official presence can be
confirmed through documentation such as travel vouchers,
evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, or other
official military documents that reflect the travel was completed
and the inclusive periods of travel. The applicant has not
provided such documentation and it is not reflected in his
records.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the evaluation and states he is aware
there is nothing in his military records for the time served in
Laos in 1968. At the time of service he was informed that he was
no longer in the military because he was under the direction of
the CIA. If there are any records to be found the CIA would have
to be contacted.
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 an error or injustice. The
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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. Additionally, we note the applicant’s comments
that he is aware there is nothing in his record for the time he
served in Laos and that the CIA or one of his former commanders
would have to be contacted for verification. Unfortunately, we
must remind the applicant that we are not an investigative body
and that the burden of providing evidence that shows him to be
the victim of error or injustice rests with him. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01711 in Executive Session on 1 November 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01711 was considered:
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 April 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 10 July 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 26 July 2012.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 31 July 2012, w/atchs.
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