RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01943
		INDEX NUMBER:  100.00, 107.00

		COUNSEL:  NO

		HEARING DESIRED:  NONE

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was sent TDY to Vietnam for short periods of time while assigned to Naha AB, Okinawa, during the 1968-1970 time frame.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from     19 Aug 66 – 14 Aug 70.  His DD Form 214 reflects he served 1 year, 8 months, and 6 days of Foreign Service.

The Foreign Service Summary on AF Form 7 (Airman’s Military Record) reflects he was assigned in Okinawa from 8 Dec 68 – 16 Aug 70.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial and states, in part, the applicant’s military records do not have any documents to confirm a TDY to Vietnam.  Additionally, the applicant states he does not have any documents that support his claim for TDYs to Vietnam.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 Sep 04, 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.  (Exhibit D)

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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 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 their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Absent evidence substantiating the applicant was TDY to Vietnam for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days, we find that there is no basis upon which to favorably consider his request.

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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 Docket Number BC‑2004-01943 in Executive Session on 2 November 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 04.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 17 Sep 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 04.