ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-02991 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive credit for his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on
15 April 2009. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s appeal, and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

The    applicant’s   request   for   reconsideration,   dated
12 March 2011, contends that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 16 March 1969 separation, should be changed to reflect his Vietnam service.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from the Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Liaison, Congressional Inquiry Division (SAF/LLI), including historical data of his unit’s activities during his service in Vietnam, from the Air Force Historical Research Agency.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant award of the credit for service in the Republic of Vietnam. After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of the applicant’s appeal, including the historical data from the Air Force Historical Research Agency, we are not convinced the additional documentation overcomes the rationale expressed in the previous decision. In this respect, in our view, the additional evidence still does not confirm the applicant actually served in the

Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, in view of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request.

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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02991 in Executive Session on 4 October 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit F.	Record of Proceedings, dated 7 May 2009,
with exhibits.
Exhibit G.	DD Form 149, dated 12 Mar 11, w/atchs.