RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-02615 INDEX CODE:	111.02
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His unit was deployed to airlift supplies and personnel to the Vietnam War effort. He was off base on a pass when his aircraft was deployed; therefore, he was allocated a civilian aircraft voucher to catch-up with his military aircraft in the Philippines. His service in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries was omitted from his records because he was not on the original flight manifests.

The applicant does not provide any documentation in support of his appeal.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 March 1961, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman basic at the age of 17. He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman third class (E-3) with a date of rank of 15 February 1963. However, after receiving two Article 15 punishments, he was reduced to the grade of airman basic with a date of rank of 27 November 1964.

On 26 September 1972, the applicant was honorably released from active duty for expiration of term of service and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served four years on active duty of which one year, six months, and five days was Foreign Service. His DD Form 214 reflects his foreign service was served in Okinawa, Japan.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ARPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicant’s request. DPAPP states the applicant’s records do not contain any documentation that confirms Vietnam service. Their office sent the applicant a letter on 7 August 2008 requesting any documents he may have to verify his service in Vietnam; however, he responded that he was unable to provide any source documents validating his service in Vietnam.

The DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 October 2007, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response.

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 an 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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.

The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 9 December 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

XXXXXX, Panel Chair 
XXXXXX, Member
XXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02615:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 08.
Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Sep 08. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Oct 08.