RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05548
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 19 Jan
65 discharge, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While assigned to a troop carrier unit, he flew in and out of
Vietnam running supplies.
His records were burned in the fire at the National Personnel
Records Center in St. Louis, MO.
His failure to timely file should be waived in the interest of
justice because he was not aware that his records had been
destroyed.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Prior to the events under review, on 12 Oct 54, the applicant
enlisted in the United States Navy and served until his 15 Nov
57 separation. He was credited with 3 years and 28 days of
active duty service, including 2 years, 10 months and 7 days of
foreign service.
On 20 Jan 61, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to
the grade of Airman First Class (A1C/E-4).
On 19 Jan 65, he was released from active duty and transferred
to the Air Force Reserve. He was credited with four years of
active duty service, including five months and eight days of
foreign service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request for
service credit in Vietnam. DPAPP was able to verify and confirm
foreign service boots on ground at Evreux Air Base, France and
the Republic of the Philippines, but unable to verify any
foreign service in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterated his original contentions that he flew
supply missions in and out of Vietnam and Thailand.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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.
Should the applicant provide evidence such as temporary duty
orders and travel vouchers to substantiate his claim, we would
be willing to reconsider his request. In the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting
further relief in this application.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05548 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 14 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Nov 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 20 Mar 14.
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