RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05826
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he served in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in covert operations in Vietnam and it was not put on
his discharge papers at the time of separation. He needs this
correction for the purpose of receiving Veterans Affairs medical
treatment as a result of exposure to Agent Orange.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 21 Sep 65, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 3 Jan 69, the applicant was released from active duty upon
completion of required active duty time and was credited with
3 years, 3 months, and 13 days of total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating that although one of
the applicants performance reports indicates temporary duty to
a hostile fire area, they were unable to verify the exact
location and substantiate the applicants request for foreign
service time in Vietnam.
The complete 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 the
applicant on 21 Mar 14 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 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 and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
________________________________________________________________
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-2013-05826 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-05826 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Feb 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Mar 14.
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