RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04699
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, be corrected to reflect
he was on Temporary Duty (TDY) to Udorn Thailand and Ton Son
Nhut, Vietnam from 19 May 1966 11 August 1966.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His AF Form 7 states that he was TDY to SEA (Southeast Asia) for
85 days. He was assigned to Limelight 138. The record should
reflect he was in Thailand and Vietnam.
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits his AF Form 7
and his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served from 4 September 1963 through 1 September 1967. The
AF Form 7 reflects he served in Okinawa from 23 December 1965
through 12 December 1966. It also reflects he was TDY to SEA
from 19 May 1966 through 11 August 1966.
On 8 January 2013, the case was administratively closed at the
applicants request. It was reopened on 5 March 2013.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. A review of the applicants
Master Personnel Records substantiates he was TDY to Southeast
Asia, unfortunately there is no evidence of the exact location.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In order for him to apply for health benefits from the
Department of Veterans Affairs, he has to prove that he was in
Vietnam and Thailand. He was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base
and his records confirm he was TDY to SEA.
The applicants 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. After a
thorough review of the applicants submission in judging the
merits of the case, we are not persuaded that a change in the
record is warranted. The facts and opinions stated in the Air
Force advisory appear to be based on the evidence of record and
have not been adequately rebutted by the applicant. Therefore,
we agree with AFPC/DPAPP and adopt their rationale as the basis
for our conclusion that there is no error or injustice in the
record. While we are sympathetic to the applicants
circumstance, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2012-04699 in Executive Session on 11 July 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 3 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dtd 24 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 14 Dec 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicants Response, dtd 14 Jan 13, w/atchs.
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