RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04853
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NONE
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive credit for his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam and Thailand and should have this
information reflected in his record.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; copies of his DD Forms 214, Report of Transfer or
Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 13 Sep 73 separation;
notarized affidavits from former service members, and various
other documents associated with his request.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 Mar 71, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
for a period of four years. On 13 Sep 73, he was honorably
released from active duty and transferred to the US Air Force
Reserve. He was credited with a total of 2 years, 5 months and
13 days of active service.
His DD Form 214 reflects in Item 30, Remarks, Vietnam No.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial since the information provided and
master personnel records did not contain information that
reflects that he served in the Republic of Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Through his local Department of Veterans Affairs office, the
applicant provides a copy of his Temporary Duty (TDY) orders to
substantiate that he served in Vietnam.
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting
partial relief. After considering the notarized statements from
members of the applicants unit, along with a copy of the orders
which directed him to Thailand and Vietnam, we are inclined to
conclude that the applicant did serve in both Thailand and
Vietnam. While the order does not validate how long the
applicant served with boots on the ground at either location, in
the interest of justice, we find that the evidence presented is
sufficient to award the applicant boots on the ground in Vietnam
for one day along with the Vietnam Service Medal. Accordingly,
we recommend the applicants 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:
a. His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his
13 September 1973 release from active duty, Item 24,
Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, be amended to include
the Vietnam Service Medal.
b. He had boots on the ground in Vietnam on 21 August 1972.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04853 in Executive Session on 25 Jul 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 28 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Dec 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 May 13, w/atchs.
Vice Chair
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