RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02598 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he spent time in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was pulled without orders and sent on Temporary Duty (TDY) to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. In support of his request, the applicant provides a witness statement, copies of his AF Form 256, Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty – Military, copies of his flight logs, and copies of his travel vouchers. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ___________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 July 1970. While stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, the applicant was sent on multiple TDY’s. His performance report states he “served time in Southeast Asia right out of Technical School.” The applicant was honorably discharged on 9 April 1974. He was credited with 1 year and 7 months of Foreign Service during this period. ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. A review of the applicant’s Master Personnel Records and the submitted documentation failed to substantiate he spent time in Vietnam. The complete DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant submitted additional documents to prove that he was in Vietnam. The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E. ___________________________________________________________________ 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 injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available evidence of record 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 the applicant’s records do not reflect he spent time in Vietnam. While the applicant has a commendable record of service, regrettably, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to grant the relief sought in this application. ___________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2011-02598 in Executive Session on 14 February 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered pertaining to Docket Number BC-2011-02598: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 8 Jul 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dtd 2 Sep 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 9 Sep 11. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant’s Response, dtd 7 Oct 11 w/atchs. Panel Chair