RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01251
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect military service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Air Force on 12 Apr 66.
On 10 Apr 70, the applicant was released from active duty and credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active service, which included 1 year, 7 months, and 29 days of foreign service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant did not provide any documentation, nor are there are no documents in the applicants personnel file, which substantiate his assertion he served in Vietnam.
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 applicant on 14 Apr 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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 injustice. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief.
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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-2013-01251 in Executive Session on 19 Dec 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01251 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Mar 13, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 8 Apr 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Apr 13.
Panel Chair
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