RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC2002-03769
		INDEX CODE: 107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His military personnel records show that he served one day in Vietnam.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has not received what he is entitled to.  He indicates that he served in the Vietnam War; however, his records show no service in Vietnam.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty or Discharged).

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 December 1969 in the grade of airman basic.

On 2 November 1983, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of staff sergeant under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (Exceeding Air Force Weight Standards).  He served a total of 13 years 10 months, and 24 days of total active military service.

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty or Discharged) he received the following decorations:  Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with Two Devices, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Three Devices, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat Valor Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Two Devices.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP2 recommended denial.  They indicated that there are no documents in the applicant’s records that show any assignment or TDYs to any location in Vietnam.  His overseas assignments during his Air Force career were Thailand and England.  The applicant was asked to check his personal files for any additional documents they could use to support his claim.  He did not respond to their request.

The evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 7 February 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 an error or an injustice warranting the applicant’s military personnel records reflect that he served one day in Vietnam.  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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  According to the applicant’s military personnel records there is no indication that he had any assignment or TDY’s to any location in Vietnam.  Records do show that he served in Thailand and England during his Air Force career.  On 10 December 2002 AFPC/DPAPP2 requested the applicant provide a copy of PCS orders, TDY orders or paid TDY travel vouchers showing he was in Vietnam.  He did not respond.  Without any orders, verification of his time served in Vietnam cannot be verified.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-03769 in Executive Session on 17 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 November 2002, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 6 February 2003, 
		       w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 February 2003.