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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 01372
Original file (BC 2014 01372.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01372

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be 
corrected to include a statement that he is a “Vietnam Era 
Veteran.”  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He enlisted in the United States Air Force in Feb 75 under the 
delayed enlistment program and would like his separation 
documents to recognize him as a “Vietnam Era Veteran”.  

In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his 
DD Form 4, Enlistment Contract – Armed Forces of the United 
States, AF Form 3007, USAF Enlistment Agreement, and AF Form 
3005, USAF Enlistment Certificate.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 25 Aug 
75.

On 1 Sep 78, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 6 months, and 11 days of active 
service.  His narrative reason for separation was Voluntary-
Miscellaneous Reasons with a Reentry Code 3J.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  Policy governing the DD Form 214 at 
the time of the applicant’s 1978 discharge through governing 
directives today (DoDI 1336.01 and AFI 36-3202) do not allow the 
listing of countries, personalized statements, or to state the 
member served during a specific war era.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

He contends he made a commitment on 19 Feb 75 and enlisted in 
the United States Air Force and requests Vietnam Era status for 
patriotic reasons and pride.

A complete copy of the applicant’s rebuttal is at Exhibit E.

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 applicant’s complete submission, to include his 
rebuttal comments, 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-2014-01372 in Executive Session on 10 Mar 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      , Panel Chair
      , Member
      , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Mar 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 16 Jul 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 14.
	Exhibit E.  Applicant’s Letter, dated 12 Oct 14.

						





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