RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00551
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he served in the Republic of
Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was assigned to a unit that served in Vietnam and he has
provided a letter from his unit that documents his boots on the
ground service.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the
United States Transfer or Discharge, he enlisted in the Regular
Air Force on 27 May 66 and served on active duty until 8 Dec 69,
when he was honorably discharged. He was credited with 3 years,
6 months, and 12 days of total active service, but credited with
no foreign service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating that after a thorough
review of the applicants official military personnel record and
documentation provided, they were unable to substantiate the
applicants request for foreign service time in Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 8 Mar 13 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we are not convinced the applicant
is the victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant
contends that he had occasion to deploy to the Republic of
Vietnam during his service, there is no direct evidence in his
comprehensive military personnel record that indicates that he
should be credited with Vietnam service. We note that he
provided a copy of a supporting statement from the public
affairs office of his former wing indicating that aircrews from
his wing deployed to the Republic of Vietnam and were awarded
the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal (VSN) and Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P); however, we do
not find this statement sufficient to conclude the applicant
should be credited with Vietnam service. In this respect, we
note that this statement does not specifically indicate the
applicant performed the noted service and his military personnel
records do not indicate that he was a member of an aircrew or
was awarded the VSM or RVNGC w/P. Instead, his records indicate
that he performed duties in aircraft maintenance. While the
applicant also provides a supporting statement from a former
colleague indicating the applicant had occasion to deploy with
his units aircraft as a crew chief, there is no evidence in the
applicants records that would serve to support the authors
recollection of these events over 40 years ago. After a
thorough review of his military personnel records, we can find
no reference whatsoever to the applicant performing duties as a
crew chief or that he performed any foreign service whatsoever.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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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-2013-00551 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Jan 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 4 Mar 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Mar 13.
Panel Chair
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