RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-02058
		INDEX CODE:  

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be given credit for Vietnam service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Vietnam service (in country) is not recorded on his DD Form 214.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 September 1965 for a period of four years.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman third class on 22 October 1965, the grade of airman second class on 13 April 1966, and the grade of sergeant on 1 February 1968.  He received two Airman Performance Reports (APRs) and one Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) closing 9 September 1966, 9 September 1967, and 1 July 1968, in which overall evaluations were “Oustanding Potential for Air Force Career,” “Outstanding Potential for Air Force Career,” and “9.”  He was released from active duty on 16 January 1969 under the authority of an early release program (SDN 715) and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in the grade of sergeant.  He had served three years, four months, and eight days on active duty.  He received a reenlistment code of RE 01.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP states during the time applicant claims he was TDY into Vietnam he was assigned to Dover AFB, Delaware.  His Airman Performance Report during this period makes no reference to a TDY of any kind.  Applicant was asked to review his personal files for any documents he might have to confirm a TDY into Vietnam.  He did not respond to the request.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 3 September 2004, 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 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  We note the applicant was asked to review his personal files for any documents he might have to confirm a TDY into Vietnam.  However, he did not respond.  Therefore, in the absence of 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 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 this application in Executive Session on 28 October 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 04, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 31 Aug 04.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Sep 04.