RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01973
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his Vietnam service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam; however, the information is not on his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects 6 years, 2 months and
18 days of Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a review of the
applicants Master Personnel Records (MPR) confirmed his foreign
service in Korat RTAFB, Thailand from 26 Feb 75 to 30 Jan 76;
Zaragoza AB, Spain from 21 Apr 78 to 5 Jun 81; and, Decimomannu
AB, Italy from 11 Aug 86 to 9 Feb 88. This Foreign Service time
is reflected on his DD Form 214. However, there is no
documentation in his MPR which substantiates his claim that he
served in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 26 Jul 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response (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 an error or an injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence submitted in support of his
appeal, we do not believe that he has suffered an injustice.
Although the Foreign Service time on his DD Form 214 exceeds that
confirmed by DPAPP, other than his own assertions, he has not
provided sufficient evidence that would lead us to believe that
he served in the Republic of Vietnam. Should he provide
documented proof, such as travel orders, vouchers or lodging
receipts, we would be willing to reconsider his request. 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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 this application in
Executive Session on 25 Feb 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-01973:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 28 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 12.
Panel Chair
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