RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02588
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His military personnel records be corrected to reflect he served
in the Republic of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records do not reflect two tours of duty in Vietnam and
Southeast Asia. His records from 1969 to 1974 are missing and
do not include his duty assignments and promotions.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate that he
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 Aug 67 and served on
active duty until 3 May 74, when he was honorably discharged at
the expiration of his term of service and was credited with
6 years, 8 months, and 25 days of total active service.
The applicant served in Thailand on two different tours, from 23
Nov 68 to 21 Nov 69 and from 5 Oct 70 to 6 Oct 71, and his
associated foreign service is reflected on his DD Forms 214, Report of Separation From Active Duty.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request for
credit for service in the Republic of Vietnam, indicating there
is no evidence of an error or injustice. While the applicants
foreign service in Thailand was verified, there was no mention
of any time served in the Republic of Vietnam in his master
personnel records.
A complete copy of the 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 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit D).
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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. We took
notice of the applicants 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
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.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-02588 in Executive Session on 7 Feb 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jun 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 24 Jul 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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