RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05574
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he served in Thailand.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, does not reflect his combat zone duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of a
handwritten note indicating the dates and times of flights and
missions he performed.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Oct 63, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 17 Oct 67, the applicant was released from active duty upon
completion of required active duty time and was credited with
4 years of total active service, including 6 months and 13 days
of foreign service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states the applicant failed
to provide any documents that substantiate foreign service time
in Thailand.
The DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant provided a written statement indicating that he
was in Thailand from 4 Oct 66 to 26 Oct 66. His statement
included specific details about his stay in Thailand to include
where he was billeted, last name of bunkmate, purpose of
mission, and other various pieces of information.
The applicant complete submission is at Exhibit E.
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:
After careful consideration of applicants request and the
evidence of record, we find the application untimely. The
applicant did not file within three years after the alleged
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10,
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-
2603. The applicant has not shown a sufficient reason for the
delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises
issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the
merits. Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of
justice to excuse the untimely filing of this application.
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DECISION OF THE BOARD:
The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness. It is the
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as
untimely.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05574 in Executive Session on 30 Sep 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05574 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Nov 13, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 4 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Feb 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
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