RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02848
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record reflects his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam and Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Forms 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in
conjunction with his 12 Mar 72 and 11 Jun 76 separations.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on the available records, the applicant had continuous
service from 11 Sept 69 until his discharge on 11 Jun 76. The
DD form 214, initially issued in conjunction with his 11 Jun 76
discharge, reflected 2 years, 7 months and 23 days of foreign
service. However, it was administratively corrected in Item
18f, Foreign Service and/or Sea Service this Period, to reflect
3 years, 7 months and 23 days of foreign service; and in Item
19, Indochina or Korea Service since August 5, 1964, to reflect
Yes.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial since they were only able to verify
foreign service pertaining to the DD Form 214 covering service
from 13 Mar 72 to 11 Jun 76. During this period, the applicant
was permanently assigned at U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand from
15 Sep 72 to 18 Sep 73, and Ramstein Air Base, Germany from
20 Oct 73 to 8 Jun 76, for a total foreign service of 3 Years,
7 months, and 23 days.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on
17 Sep 12 for review and response. 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 error or injustice warranting
corrective action to reflect the applicant served in Vietnam.
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
relief beyond that already granted administratively is not
warranted. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting further
relief 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-2012-02848 in Executive Session on 5 Feb 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-02848 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 3 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 12.
Panel Chair
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