RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01716 


 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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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 
Korea (ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED) and Vietnam. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214 remarks section shows no time in Korea or 
Vietnam. He was a member of the 6988th Security Squadron from 
19 October 1970 thru 5 June 1972. While serving with the 6988th 
he went on temporary duty (TDY) to both Korea and Vietnam. He 
would like his records corrected to reflect his TDY service and 
other duty locations so he can obtain VA medical assistance if 
needed. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal 
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, an AF Form 899, Request and 
Authorization for Permanent Change of Station – Military, and an 
AF Form 626, Temporary Duty Order – Military. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 February 
1969. 

 

On 29 August 1972 the applicant was released from active duty 
with an honorable characterization of service. He served 
3 years, 6 months and 16 day which included 2 years, 8 months and 
13 days of Foreign and/or Sea Service. 

 


The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the 
National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and 
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. 

 

By letter, dated 23 September 2011, AFPC/DPAPP, advised the 
applicant they could verify and confirm his foreign service at 
Onna Point, Okinawa, from 28 August 1969 to 1 December 1970, for 
1 year, 3 months, and 4 days and Yokota Air Base, Japan from 
2 December 1970 to 7 May 1972, for 1 year, 5 months, and 10 days. 
While assigned to Japan the applicant was sent TDY to Kwang Ju 
Air Base, Republic of Korea from 4 May 1971 to 8 June 1971. 
However, his Master Personnel Records did not contain information 
that reflects that he served in Vietnam. 

 

By letter, dated 28 November 2011, AFPC/DPSIDRA, advised that 
after a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record, provided documentation, and with the assistance 
of the Directorate of Assignments, they were able to verify the 
applicant’s entitlement to the Korean Defense Service medal 
(KDSM) for his temporary duty (TDY) at Kwang Ju Air Base, Korea, 
from 4 May 1971 to 8 June 1971. They were unable to verify the 
applicant’s entitlement to any additional awards or decorations. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states after a thorough 
review of the applicant’s military records they cannot confirm 
any time served in Vietnam. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 9 December 2011 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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 relief beyond that 
already granted administratively is not warranted. Therefore, we 
find no basis to favorably consider this application. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
BC-2011-01716 in Executive Session on 12 January 2011, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 May 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 November 2011. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 December 2011.