RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02765
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of
the United States, Block 28, Decorations, Medals, Badges,
Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or
Authorized be corrected to reflect his Foreign Service in an
overseas conflict.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was stationed at various Air Bases in England during the
Korean Conflict. As a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) he needs an authorized designation (Example: medals,
ribbons, etc.).
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty and a memorandum from the
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 Aug 51, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
He is credited with 2 years, 1 month and 6 days of active duty
service which includes 1 year, 6 months and 12 days of Foreign
Service.
The applicants DD Form 214, dated 5 Oct 53, Block 27, reflects
no decorations, medals, or ribbons during his military service.
On 1 Aug 13, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they were
able to verify that he served 1 year, 6 months and 12 days of
Foreign Service time; however, they were unable to determine the
exact location of his Foreign Service. In addition, DPAPP
requested, the applicant provide any documentation to confirm
the location of his Foreign Service.
On 9 Aug 13, in response to DPAPPs request, the applicant
provided a personal statement, AF Forms 277, Record of Out-
patient Service; V.A. Form 3101, Request for Army Information;
and SF Forms 518, Consultation Sheet.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. A review of the applicants
Master Personnel Records and the documentation submitted failed
to provide any documents to substantiate the location of his
Foreign Service time reflected on his DD Form 214.
The complete DPAPP evaluation, with attachments, is Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In 73, his records were burned in the fire at the National
Personnel Records Center; therefore, he is not surprised DPAPP
was unable to substantiate the location of his Foreign Service
time. It has taken several years just to get his Service Number
corrected.
He believes the fire, incompetence of the clerk typist at Camp
Kilmer, New Jersey, and the poor record keeping caused the
multiple errors to occur.
He needs his DD Form 214 to reflect his Foreign Service in order
to be a recognized member of the VFW of the United States.
The applicants complete submission, 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the available evidence of record and the
applicants complete submission, we are not persuaded that his
records should be corrected to reflect Foreign Service in an
overseas conflict. While the applicants response to the Air
Force evaluation is noted, he has not provided sufficient
evidence to support his request. 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. In view of the above and 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02765 in Executive Session on 24 Apr 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jun 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Available Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, 18 Sep 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 4 Nov 13, w/atchs.
Chair
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