RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03242
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect his temporary duty (TDY) in Vietnam.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
It is in the interests of justice his record needs to be
corrected based on his honorable service which has resulted in
his ischemic heart disease and cancer.
In 1971, he went to Westover Air Force Base, Chickpea,
Massachusetts as part of the XX Transportation Squadron. He
serviced C-123s which were used to spray Agent Orange in
Vietnam. He then went TDY between 1972 and 1973 as part of the
XX Transportation Squadron in support of mission BULLETSHOT.
While there he drove a cargo truck and on at least five separate
occasions, he and other service members loaded barrels onto the
back of trucks to take to the Navy yard on the other side of the
island only later discovering that the barrels in question were
filled with Agent Orange.
In approximately February 1972, while he was TDY to Guam, he
volunteered for an assignment to Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam. While
there, he again serviced C-123s and helicopters all of which
were used to spray Agent Orange.
While in Vietnam, he was knocked unconscious and received a head
injury. He was carried by fellow service members to the make-
shift hospital and received ten to fifteen stiches. He was told
he had a concussion.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal
letter, a copy of his DD Form 214, and copies of his medical
records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 24 Jun
71.
AF Form 909, Airman Performance Report, from 2 Feb 72 through 28
Dec 72 reflects the applicants Organization, Location and
Command as XX Transportation Squadron, Westover AFB, MA w/ TDY
XX Transportation Squadron, Andersen AFB, Guam (SAC). There
was no back to this document within the applicants Master
Personnel Record.
On 20 Apr 75, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 27 days
of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects Foreign Service of 2 years,
9 months and 6 days.
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/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
After a thorough review of the applicants official master
personnel record they were able to verify and confirm Foreign
Service at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam; but unable to verify
any service in Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP 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 9 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 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-2014-03242 in Executive Session on 25 Jun 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03242 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 3 Dec 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Feb 15.
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