RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03616 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His receive credit for his service in the Republic of 
Vietnam. 

 

2. He receive credit for his service in the Philippines. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He served in Vietnam and Philippines during the Vietnam 
Conflict. He has attempted on numerous occasions to acquire 
documentation, including, specifically, his pay and travel 
records for his service in Southeast Asia (SEA); however, he has 
been unsuccessful. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Forms 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in 
conjunction with his 8 Feb 66 separation, and various other 
documents. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 9 Feb 62, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for 
a period of four years. On 8 Feb 66, he was honorably released 
from active duty and transferred to the US Air Force Reserve. 
He was credited with a total of five years, five months and 
eight days of service for pay, including two years and one day 
of foreign service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicant’s request to have 
his record reflect that he served in the Republic of Vietnam, as 



they were unable to verify any service in the Republic of 
Vietnam in the applicant’s official military records. However, 
they were able to verify and confirm boots-on-the-ground in 
Yokota Air Base, Japan, from 9 Aug 62 to 9 Aug 64 for two years 
and one day, and one day (30 Mar 65) in the Republic of the 
Philippines. 

 

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant reiterated his original contentions that it is 
ridiculous to think that he flew to the Philippines for one day 
and his pay records should validate his service in the Republic 
of Vietnam. He served in Vietnam and there should be some 
record of his service. 

 

He provides a statement giving a chronological service history 
of his time in SEA. 

 

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 warranting 
corrective action that the applicant served in Vietnam. 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. In addition, we note the applicant provided a copy 
of Special Order (SO) T-222 that authorized a 10-day delay 
enroute upon completion of his temporary duty (TDY) to the 
Philippines. However, the order by itself is not sufficient 
evidence as it does not reflect the duration of his TDY nor does 
it confirm that he was TDY to the Philippines for more than one 
day. Should the applicant provide additional documentation 
e.g., copy of travel voucher, we would be willing to reconsider 
his appeal. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence 



to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting further 
relief in this application. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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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-2012-03616 in Executive Session on 11 Jun 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Aug 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 2 Nov 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12.