RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02665
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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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:
While he was serving in Taiwan, he went on a Temporary Duty
(TDY) assignment to DaNang Vietnam as a Voice Intercept Operator
(Mandarin Chinese). His military records does not show this TDY
which to his recollection was for 90 days beginning in Apr or
May 65.
He was sprayed with Agent Orange and has neuropathy; ringing in
his ears; lost all his teeth, and has frontal lobe dementia. He
is not eligible for care with the Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA) because his wifes income is too high.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 15 Jul
68 separation; DD Form 4, Enlistment Record; AF Form 7, Airman
Military Record; electronic mail from former members and various
other documents.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 16 Jul 64, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
for a period of four years. On 15 Jul 68, he was honorably
released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force
Reserve. He was credited with 4 years of active duty service,
including 1 year, 2 months and 21 days of foreign service.
The AF Form 7 reflects in Item 19, Chronological Record of
Service, an assignment to Shu Lin Kou Air Station, Taiwan, from
Oct 65 to Jan 67.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request for
service credit in Vietnam. DPAPP notes that the information
provided in the master personnel records does not contain
information that reflects that the applicant served in the
Republic of Vietnam.
However, they were able to verify and confirm foreign service
boots on ground in Taiwan, from 22 Oct 65 to 12 Jan 67.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Subsequent to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant submitted
an inquiry through his Member of Congress stating that even
though he has provided witness statement testimony, the Air
Force wont acknowledge he was there.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's 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 that relief
beyond that already granted administratively is not warranted.
In addition, while we note the witness testimony submitted in
the applicants behalf, we did not find the evidence sufficient
to establish his service in Vietnam. Should the applicant
provide additional documentation, e.g., travel voucher or orders
to substantiate his service in Vietnam, we would be willing to
reconsider his appeal. In view of the above and in the absence
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend
granting further relief 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-2013-02665 in Executive Session on 25 March 2014,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 May 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 25 Jun 13.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicants Member of Congress,
dated 6 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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