RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04846
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served three months in Vietnam which is not reflected on his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge. In Sep 1969, he was assigned temporary
duty (TDY) to a classified unit. His base of operations was Cam
Ranh Bay, Vietnam. While TDY in Vietnam he saw two high school
friends who have provided witness statements.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of his DD Form 214, a certificate from an
Awards and Decorations Officer validating he met the necessary
requirements for award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM),
witness statements and photographs.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 22 Aug
1966 to 28 May 1970. His DD Form 214 reflects no Foreign
Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that a review of the
applicants master personnel records and documentation submitted
failed to provide any documents that substantiate Foreign
Service time in Vietnam. Although the applicant has a
certificate in his records that indicates award of the VSM, this
does not substantiate actual Vietnam service.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 10 Dec 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.
To date, a response has not been received (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. Sufficient evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice. After a thorough review
of the evidence presented, we are persuaded that relief is
warranted. In this respect, we note the applicant has provided
photographs, witness statements and official documentation,
signed by a unit Awards and Decorations officer stating that he
completed the requirements for award of the VSM and served
60 nonconsecutive days in the Republic of Vietnam or contiguous
waters in support of military operation. Moreover, his records
reflect that he was ordered to perform temporary duty in
Vietnam. In view of the above, we find the evidence presented
sufficient to recommend his records be corrected as indicated
below.
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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 he had
boots on the ground in Vietnam.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2012-
04846 in Executive Session on 25 Jul 2013, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2012-
04846:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Oct 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 28 Nov 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 2012.
Vice Chair
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