RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03616
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His receive credit for his service in the Republic of
Vietnam.
2. He receive credit for his service in the Philippines.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Vietnam and Philippines during the Vietnam
Conflict. He has attempted on numerous occasions to acquire
documentation, including, specifically, his pay and travel
records for his service in Southeast Asia (SEA); however, he has
been unsuccessful.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Forms 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in
conjunction with his 8 Feb 66 separation, and various other
documents.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 9 Feb 62, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for
a period of four years. On 8 Feb 66, he was honorably released
from active duty and transferred to the US Air Force Reserve.
He was credited with a total of five years, five months and
eight days of service for pay, including two years and one day
of foreign service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request to have
his record reflect that he served in the Republic of Vietnam, as
they were unable to verify any service in the Republic of
Vietnam in the applicants official military records. However,
they were able to verify and confirm boots-on-the-ground in
Yokota Air Base, Japan, from 9 Aug 62 to 9 Aug 64 for two years
and one day, and one day (30 Mar 65) in the Republic of the
Philippines.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterated his original contentions that it is
ridiculous to think that he flew to the Philippines for one day
and his pay records should validate his service in the Republic
of Vietnam. He served in Vietnam and there should be some
record of his service.
He provides a statement giving a chronological service history
of his time in SEA.
The applicants complete response, 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 warranting
corrective action that the applicant served in Vietnam. 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 that
relief beyond that already granted administratively is not
warranted. In addition, we note the applicant provided a copy
of Special Order (SO) T-222 that authorized a 10-day delay
enroute upon completion of his temporary duty (TDY) to the
Philippines. However, the order by itself is not sufficient
evidence as it does not reflect the duration of his TDY nor does
it confirm that he was TDY to the Philippines for more than one
day. Should the applicant provide additional documentation
e.g., copy of travel voucher, we would be willing to reconsider
his appeal. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting further
relief in this application.
4. The applicant's 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 issue(s)
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03616 in Executive Session on 11 Jun 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 2 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12.
Vice Chair
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