RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01185
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, Block 30, Remarks, be corrected to
reflect service in Vietnam as Yes.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His military records clearly state he served in Vietnam for 116
days; whereas, block 30 of his DD Form 214 which reflects No
for Vietnam is in error. This conflicting information has
resulted in denied benefits through the Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA) office.
In support of his request, the applicant has provided a copy of
his DD Form 214 and AF Form 1712, Uniform Military Personnel
Record, which lists 116 days served in Vietnam.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 4 Nov
68.
On 3 Nov 72, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge,
and was credited with 4 years of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214, Block 22, Section C, reflects 3
months and 26 days of Foreign Service; however, Block 30
reflects No for served in Vietnam.
On 21 Jul 14, AFPC/DPAPP determined the applicants Foreign
Service was accurately captured on his DD Form 214 and provided
the applicant a Vietnam Boots on Ground letter for DVA
benefits.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibit C
and D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. AF Manual 35-5, Officer Personnel,
Administrative Discharge Procedures, Table 2, Item 29, Rule 6
states to list Yes or No when Permanent Change of Station
assignment to Indochina, Vietnam or Korea. While the applicant
may have had Boots-on-Ground in a Temporary Duty (TDY)
capacity his military records do not indicate being stationed in
Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 12 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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 agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
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-2014-01185 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01185 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 21 Jul 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 4 Aug 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Nov 14.
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