RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04946
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Block 30, Remarks, of his 12 Sep 72 DD Form 214, Armed Forces of
the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be amended to
reflect Vietnam-Yes rather than Vietnam-No.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received hazardous duty/combat pay for the combat missions he
flew; as such, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect he
was in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
documents extracted from his military personnel records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 24 Jul 64, the applicant commenced his enlisted in the
Regular Air Force. He retired on 1 Aug 84 and was credited with
20 years and 7 days of active service.
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 Exhibits C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there was no evidence
found indicating the applicant served in Vietnam. In order for
the DD Form 214 to reflect yes next to Vietnam, the service
member would have had to been assigned to Vietnam. If the
service member was TDY to Vietnam the DD Fm 214 would reflect
Vietnam-No.
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 14 Dec 12, for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 complete submission and the
evidence of record we found it insufficient to conclude that he
was permanently assigned to Vietnam. Therefore, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. While the applicant contends that he flew
numerous combat missions and was temporarily assigned to Vietnam
and other locations, without official documentation to
substantiate he was permanently assigned to Vietnam, we cannot
recommend that his records be corrected as he has requested.
However, should the applicant provide documentation
substantiating he was assigned to Vietnam, we would be willing
to review the materials for possible reconsideration.
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-2012-04946 in Executive Session on 30 Jul 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAP, dated 20 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Dec 12.
Panel Chair
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