RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02356
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records reflect his foreign service at Kadena Air Base (AB)
Okinawa.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He spent 90 days temporary duty (TDY) in 1969 and 1970 at Kadena
AB, Okinawa.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his
congressional inquiry package which includes copies of a
personal statement, his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, and other supporting
documentation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to documents extracted from his military personnel
record, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
25 January 1967. He was progressively promoted to the grade of
Sergeant, E-4. He was discharged on 16 October 1970 with an
honorable characterization of service and was credited with
serving 3 years, 8 months and 22 days of active duty. The
applicants DD Form 214 does not reflect any foreign and/or sea
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a thorough review of
the applicants master personnel records and the information
provided failed to support his claim of Foreign Service at
Kadena AB, Okinawa.
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 26 July 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice with regard to
the applicants request for Foreign Service credit for his 1970
TDY to Kadena AB, Japan. The Board notes that the Air Force
office of primary responsibility states the information provided
failed to support the applicants claim of Foreign Service at
Kadena AB, Okinawa. However, after a review of the applicants
submission, in particular the postcard, post-marked
18 February 1970, which he mailed to his mother from Hawaii
while en-route to Okinawa and his baggage tag labeled OL-8, KAB,
we believe that relief is warranted. We have confirmed that
"OL-8" was a military destination code used for Kadena Air Base
"KAB". It was established and was in effect during the time
period in question which was 1969 to 1970. Based on the above
information, we believe the applicant has provided sufficient
evidence to establish that he was TDY to Kadena Air Base Okinawa
during the period 10 February 1970 through 10 May 1970. We were
unable, however, to find any evidence to indicate he was TDY to
Kadena Air Base during the year 1969. Therefore, we recommend
his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect 90 days of Foreign
Service.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the DD
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Certificate of
Release or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his
16 October 1970 release from active duty, be amended in Item
20c, Foreign Service, to reflect three months.
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The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 12 February 2013, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-02356:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 4 June 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 13 July 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 July 2012.
Panel Chair
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