RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-04099
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
				
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show he was assigned Temporary Duty (TDY) in Guam during 1966 and 1967.  
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He performed duties as a B-52 Bomber Crew Chief while flying over Vietnam, and would like it indicated on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.

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

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was honorably released from active duty service on 9 Feb 68 for Expiration of Term of Service.  He had served four years of active duty.

In a letter dated 10 Jan 08, the applicant was informed that no documentation exists in his service records to show he was TDY to Guam during the time in question.  He was asked to provide source documentation in order to verify his Foreign Service and actual location of his TDY.  To date, this information has not been provided (Exhibit C).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  DPAPP states no documentation exists to substantiate the applicant served in Guam or in Vietnam.  

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 29 Feb 08 for review and comment.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit E). 

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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 the 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 this application in Executive Session on 7 May 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2007-04099:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Dec 07, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 10 Jan 08.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 20 Feb 08.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, HQ SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Feb 08.