RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02476
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to Clark AB, PI on 9 Jun 68 and was sent on temporary duty (TDY) to Vietnam shortly thereafter.  He remained in Vietnam until some time in October 1968.  

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, his DD Fm 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge; and, his DD Form 215, Correction to DD Fm 214.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant's military personnel records cannot be located by personnel at the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his separation from the Air Force cannot be verified.

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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 probable error or injustice.  We find no evidence of error in this case and after a thorough review of the documentation that has been submitted in support of his appeal, we do not believe that he has suffered an injustice.  Other than his own assertions, we have seen no evidence by the applicant that would lead us to believe that he served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period in question.  Therefore, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 01-02476 in Executive Session on 25 Apr 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Aug 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Dec 01, w/atchs.