RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00131 

 INDEX CODE: 113.00 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be 
corrected to reflect his Vietnam service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He served in Saigon, Vietnam, where his flight missions were tasked 
to bring supplies to the base. He also transported military 
members back to Japan for rest and relaxation; he also brought back 
body racks. He travelled once a month beginning in the fall of 
1969 thru 1970. The aircraft were camouflaged and flew missions at 
night usually under fire by ground forces. He is in need of 
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) health benefits; however, his 
Vietnam service time is not documented in his official records. 

 

In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of AF Form 
1712, Uniform Military Personnel Record, a copy of his DD Form 214, 
and a copy of his congressional package. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 Jan 69. He 
received an under honorable conditions (general) discharge on 
19 Apr 72. The applicant was discharged in the grade of airman (E-
2) after serving 2 years, 1 month, and 21 days on active duty. 

 

The applicant’s AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, reflects he was 
assigned to the 374 Organizational Maintenance Squadron (OMS), Naha 
Air Base, Okinawa, R.I. (PACAF) on 12 Jul 69. There is no mention 
of Vietnam service on the AF Form 7. The applicant’s performance 
reports do not mention any service time in Vietnam. 

 

 
AFPC/DPAPP sent the applicant a letter on 22 Mar 10 requesting some 
type of source documents with his name on it that shows the actual 
location and number of days served in Vietnam. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states the applicant’s records 
do not reflect any service in Vietnam. Therefore, they cannot 
support his request. 

 

The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant submits an AF Form 470, Military Pay Record, which 
reflects a hand written note that states “combat zone” 
substantiating his claim that he served at Tan Son Nhut Air Force 
Base (Saigon) beginning Jul 69. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at 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 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 basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 


 
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-2010-00131 in Executive Session on 10 Aug 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 5 May 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 May 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, not dated, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair