RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00933 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His record be changed to reflect that he served in Vietnam and 
Thailand. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

While stationed in Japan, he went on temporary duty (TDY) to 
Thailand from Nov 66 to Jan 67. He traveled to and from 
Thailand, flying through Vietnam; both on the trip going over 
and on the return trip and his record should reflect his TDY to 
both locations. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from 
his spouse. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 19 May 64, 
for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to 
the grade of sergeant (E-4/Sgt). 

 

He was released from active duty, on 17 May 68 and credited with 
3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active duty service, 
including 2 years and 1 day of foreign service. 

 

The applicant received three airman performance reports, for the 
period of 20 Oct 65 – 10 Nov 67, while serving in Japan. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating, in part, that while they 
were able to verify the applicant was assigned to Yokota Air 


Base, Japan, the evidence failed to provide any documents that 
substantiate service in Vietnam. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant provides additional information to support the 
fact that he was stationed at the bomb dump on Udorn AFB 
Thailand and requests that his case be confirmed as correct. He 
was stationed at Udorn AFB from Nov 66 to Jan 67. 

 

He has been trying since 2007 to get all the paperwork in order 
and find the two people he traveled with but is not having much 
success. He continues to search for them and while he can 
provide letters from family members and friend’s to support the 
fact that he was sent to Thailand and went through Vietnam to 
get there, they were not with him at the time. 

He has enclosed copies of several items he brought back from 
Udorn AFB Thailand; photos taken in Bangkok, at Udorn AFB, and 
other supporting documents. 

 

Subsequent to the Board’s review, the applicant provided 
additional information to support his claim. 

 

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, 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, his most recent 
submission, dated 13 Dec 11, 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: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2011-00933 in Executive Session on 13 December 2011 
and 23 January 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 31 Oct 11, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair