RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02107
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
	 	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: Jan 06, 2009

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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 service in Viet Nam.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served in Vietnam between 1963 and 1964 at Tan Son Nhut Air Base and DaNang Air Base.  He also states he was transferred to Tan Son Nhut Air Base, 1st Mobile Communications Group on 23 Nov 63.    

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 and internet documents.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the active duty Air Force on 15 Mar 60 and served for a period of 3 years, 10 months, and 25 days. He is credited with 1 year, 4 months, and 16 days of Foreign Service.

The applicant’s master personnel records indicate he was assigned to Clark AB, Philippines.  The records also reflect the applicant received an Article 15 on 8 May 63 for a curfew violation (Clark AB).  His punishment included a 15-day base restriction.  Additionally, he received another Article 15 on 9 Jan 64 for a curfew violation (Clark AB). His punishment included a 30-day restriction to base and a grade reduction to airman third class.

The applicant was honorably discharged on 12 Feb 64.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the request.  DPAPP was unable to find any documents showing the applicant was assigned temporary duty (TDY) to Vietnam; however, his records do indicate he went TDY to South East Asia (SEA) but does not indicate the location in SEA.

DPAPP indicated they requested the applicant provide additional documents but as of this date the applicant has not responded.

The AFPC/DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 21 Sep 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has not received a response.

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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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not 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 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 Docket Number BC-2007-02107 in Executive Session on 1 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs dated 26 Jun 07.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  AFPC/DPAPP Memorandum, dated 14 Sep 07.
    Exhibit D.  SAF/MRBR Letter, dated 21 Sep 07.