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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 05826
Original file (BC 2013 05826.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
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 

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he served in Vietnam.
________________________________________________________________

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 applicant’s 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.

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating that although one of 
the applicant’s performance reports indicates temporary duty to 
a hostile fire area, they were unable to verify the exact 
location and substantiate the applicant’s request for foreign 
service time in Vietnam.  

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________




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).

________________________________________________________________

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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