RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-04699
		
  			COUNSEL:  NONE
			
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, be corrected to reflect 
he was on Temporary Duty (TDY) to Udorn Thailand and Ton Son 
Nhut, Vietnam from 19 May 1966 – 11 August 1966.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His AF Form 7 states that he was TDY to SEA (Southeast Asia) for 
85 days.  He was assigned to Limelight 138.  The record should 
reflect he was in Thailand and Vietnam.

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits his AF Form 7 
and his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served from 4 September 1963 through 1 September 1967.  The 
AF Form 7 reflects he served in Okinawa from 23 December 1965 
through 12 December 1966.  It also reflects he was TDY to SEA 
from 19 May 1966 through 11 August 1966.

On 8 January 2013, the case was administratively closed at the 
applicant’s request.  It was reopened on 5 March 2013.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  A review of the applicant’s 
Master Personnel Records substantiates he was TDY to Southeast 
Asia, unfortunately there is no evidence of the exact location.

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In order for him to apply for health benefits from the 
Department of Veteran’s Affairs, he has to prove that he was in 
Vietnam and Thailand.  He was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base 
and his records confirm he was TDY to 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 an error or injustice.  After a 
thorough review of the applicant’s submission in judging the 
merits of the case, we are not persuaded that a change in the 
record is warranted.  The facts and opinions stated in the Air 
Force advisory appear to be based on the evidence of record and 
have not been adequately rebutted by the applicant.  Therefore, 
we agree with AFPC/DPAPP and adopt their rationale as the basis 
for our conclusion that there is no error or injustice in the 
record.  While we are sympathetic to the applicant’s 
circumstance, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2012-04699 in Executive Session on 11 July 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dtd 3 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dtd 24 Nov 12.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 14 Dec 12.
Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant’s Response, dtd 14 Jan 13, w/atchs.