RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05272
		
  	COUNSEL:  NONE
		
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Foreign and/or Sea Service of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces 
of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be 
corrected to reflect his Temporary Duty (TDY) for 189 days.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has orders stating that he was TDY for PROJECT ARC LIGHT 
effective 7 July 1970 for 189 days.  This correction will 
support his request for disability as he traveled through 
Okinawa and Guam on his way to Taiwan.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, his DD Form 214, TDY Orders and documentation from 
his master personnel file.

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 23 September 1968 through 22 September 1972.  His 
DD Form 214 shows no Foreign and/or Sea Service.  It also states 
Indochina – No, Vietnam – No, Korea – No.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  A review of his master personnel 
record and submitted documentation failed to substantiate any 
Foreign Service. 

The complete 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 14 December 2012 for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D).  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 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 that in the absence of substantial 
evidence or historical facts of the applicant’s Foreign Service, 
we find no basis to grant 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-2012-05272 in Executive Session on 14 August 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-05272 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Oct 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 11 Dec 12.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Dec 12.