RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02354
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to show he is a Vietnam era Veteran.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on his service dates, the status on his DD Form 214 should
be updated to reflect Vietnam era.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
19 Mar 73.
On 18 Mar 78, the applicant was furnished an honorable
discharge, and was credited with five years of active service.
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. In accordance with DoDI 1336.01 and
AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, there is no authority to
allow the requested statement on the DD Form 214. Even if the
applicant had served in Vietnam; which there is no evidence to
support, authority would not be granted to list a service
location.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 27 Jan 15 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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 warranting
correction of the applicants records to reflect Vietnam era
Veteran. In this respect, we note the comments of AFPC/DPSOR
indicating that such information is not authorized for entry on
a DD Form 214. Furthermore, while such comments are not
authorized on the DD Form 214, said form is the source document
that external agencies can use to verify the dates the applicant
served, which would be essential in making a determination that
he is a Vietnam Era Veteran. 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-2014-02354 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02354 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jun 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 16 Dec 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jan 15.
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