ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04105
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests his records reflect he was on temporary duty (TDY) to Vietnam from 1 to 17 October 1968.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

In an application to the Board dated 20 December 2002, the applicant requested his records reflect he was TDY to Vietnam.  On 12 June 2003, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request.  A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings (ROP) is at Exhibit E.

On 12 May 2004, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration, indicating his DD Form 214 should indicate combat zone - Vietnam in October 1968.  He obtained a military pay order which indicates airman authorization - combat zone exempt. He states he is being denied many military benefits due to this error (Exhibit F).

EXAMINER’S NOTE:  HQ AFPC/DPAPP1 advised the Board staff informally their review of the document submitted by the applicant which included a telephone call to DFAS, does not verify Vietnam service.  They noted the N/A in the block referring to Combat Zone exemption is partially lined out on the DD Form 114 - Military Pay Order.  The date of June 4, 1970, means the document was examined by an examiner on that date (Info Tab).

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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support of the appeal for reconsideration, we are again not persuaded the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  As noted in our original decision, there are no documents in the applicant’s military personnel records which reflect he was stationed or sent TDY to Vietnam during his tour of duty in the Air Force.  The Board took notice of the DD Form 114 - Military Pay Order, the applicant submitted.  However, it would appear the block referring to Combat Zone Exempt status has been marked N/A, in other words, it did not apply to the applicant.  The June 4, 1970 date reflected in this block would appear to be the date an examiner reviewed this document.  In view of this finding, we again conclude the applicant has not established to our satisfaction that he has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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DECISION OF THE BOARD:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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-2002-04105 in Executive Session on 22 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 18 November 2002
			w/atchs.
   Exhibit F.  DD Form 149, dated 12 May 2004, w/atchs.