RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02308
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be provided specific documentation to include dates of time
spent in Vietnam during his course of active duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The record he has only specifies time spent in foreign service
and he needs a specific record of service in Vietnam to apply
for disability and medical benefits.
In support of his request the applicant submits a copy of his DD
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
27 April 1966. He was progressively promoted to the grade of
sergeant, E-4, effective and with date of rank, 1 December 1968.
He was released from active duty on 13 April 1970 with an
honorable characterization of service and was credited with
serving 3 years, 11 months and 17 days of active duty which
included 3 years, 4 months and 24 days of Foreign and/or Sea
Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that after a
thorough review of the applicants military records, they
confirmed he was assigned to Clark Air Base (AB), Philippines,
from 11 October 1966 through 5 April 1968 and Moron AB, Spain,
from 18 May 1968 through 13 April 1970. There were no documents
in his personnel record to substantiate foreign service in
Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 8 August 2012 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). To date, this office has not received a response.
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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 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, we
find no basis to favorably consider this application.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered this application
BC-2011-02308 in Executive Session on 6 December 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 23 May 2012, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 July 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 August 2012.
Panel Chair
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