RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-02133
		INDEX CODE:  100.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation From Active Duty, be amended in item 19, Indochina or Korea Service since August 5, 1964, to reflect "YES."

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He performed duties in Indochina in South Vietnam but the personnel officer at the time of his discharge had it in for him and removed all proof from his records.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a DD Form 293, Application for the Review of discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 8 October 1971, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  He served as a Construction Equipment Operator.

On 7 October 1975, he was honorably discharged from active duty in the grade of sergeant.  He served four years on active duty.

His DD Form 214 reflects 1 year, 8 months, and 26 days of foreign service.  AF Form 1712, Uniform Military Personnel Record, reflects he was assigned at Aviano AB Italy from 31 March 1972 until his arrival at Scott AFB, IL on 18 January 1974.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  DPAPP states the applicant did not provide any documentation showing he served in Vietnam.  Also, after reviewing his record there is no evidence showing he served in Vietnam.  DPAPP sent a follow-up letter to the applicant on 27 June 2008 asking for further documentation and has not received a response.

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 19 September 2008, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no 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 an error or injustice.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after thoroughly reviewing his submission and the evidence of record, there is no indication in his military personnel record that he served in Vietnam.  Therefore, 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.  Should he provide official documentation that would substantiate his claim, we would be willing to reconsider his appeal.  In the absence of such evidence we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2008-02133 in Executive Session on 18 November 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 June 2008, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 16 September 2008.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 September 2008.

			
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