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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 02914
Original file (BC 2014 02914.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02914

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect he served in 
Vietnam.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In 1968 and 1969, he volunteered for combat flights from Nakohn 
Phenom Air Base as an assistant load master.  He completed 
85 missions but it is not reflected on his DD Form 214. 

The Board should consider it in the interest of justice to 
consider his untimely application as he has medical problems 
which may be attributed to the landings and take-offs.    

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Dec 65 and was 
released from active duty on 28 Sep 69.  


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. His master personnel records did 
not reflect that he served in Vietnam.  DPAPP was able to verify 
and confirm foreign service Boots on Ground (BOG) in Thailand 
from 5 Oct 68 to 27 Sep 69 but unable to verify any foreign 
service 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 2 Feb 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.  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 failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has 
been the victim of an error of injustice.  Should the applicant 
provide evidence, such as TDY orders or a travel voucher to 
substantiate his service in Vietnam, we would be willing to 
reconsider his request.  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-2014-02914 in Executive Session on 14 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member
  

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02914 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Forms 149, dated 16 Jul 14 and 15 Jan 15.  
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 24 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Feb 15.

						

 

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