RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00830
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was stationed at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines
for two years and was assigned to a C-130 flight crew that flew
sorties to Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Correcting this error would
allow him full Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 4 Nov 1968 to
23 Aug 1972. His DD Form 214 reflects one year, six months and
one day of Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that after a review
of the applicants master personnel records and documentation
submitted they were able to verify and confirm Foreign Service
boots on the ground at Clark Air Base, Republic of the
Philippines. However, the records failed to provide any
documents that substantiate Foreign Service time in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 25 Apr 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.
To date, a response has not been received (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.
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.
_______________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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 this application
in Executive Session on 7 Nov 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-
2013-00830 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Feb 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 26 Mar 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 2013.
Panel Chair
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