RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03969 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect his service in Thailand. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was sent on temporary duty (TDY) to Takhli, Thailand in Jul 
72. He flew from Clark AFB, Philippines to DaNang, South 
Vietnam to Takhli, Thailand. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, and a copy of his separation order. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate that he 
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 Jul 71 and served on 
active duty until his Honorable discharge on 18 Dec 72. He was 
credited with one year, six months, and five days of active 
service, with no foreign service. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s master personnel records, are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence 
of an error or injustice. A review of the applicant’s Master 
Personnel Records and the documentation he submitted failed to 


identify any documents that substantiate foreign service in 
Thailand. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant restates his original claim that he went TDY to 
Thailand in Jul 72. He provides the names of three other 
individuals whose names would have been listed on the TDY orders 
along with his (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 an 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 of the 
Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. We note that in 
response to the Air Force evaluation the applicant provides the 
names of three other Air Force members who would have been on 
his orders as well some details pertaining to the itinerary of 
his purported trip to Southeast Asia to aid in the search for 
evidence that he served in Thailand. However, the applicant is 
reminded the Board is not an investigative body and in 
accordance with the governing statute, the burden of proof of an 
error or injustice rests with him. Therefore, in view of the 
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis for us to recommend granting relief. 

 

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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; 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-2011-03969 in Executive Session on 3 May 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Aug 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 21 Nov 11. 

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

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Dec 11.