RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02765
		COUNSEL: NO
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States, Block 28, Decorations, Medals, Badges, 
Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized be corrected to reflect his Foreign Service in an overseas conflict.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was stationed at various Air Bases in England during the Korean Conflict.  As a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
(VFW) he needs an authorized designation (Example: medals, ribbons, etc.).  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release 
or Discharge from Active Duty and a memorandum from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 30 Aug 51, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  He is credited with 2 years, 1 month and 6 days of active duty 
service which includes 1 year, 6 months and 12 days of Foreign Service. 

The applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 5 Oct 53, Block 27, reflects no decorations, medals, or ribbons during his military service.

On 1 Aug 13, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they were able to verify that he served 1 year, 6 months and 12 days of 
Foreign Service time; however, they were unable to determine the exact location of his Foreign Service.  In addition, DPAPP 
requested, the applicant provide any documentation to confirm the location of his Foreign Service.  

On 9 Aug 13, in response to DPAPP’s request, the applicant 
provided a personal statement, AF Forms 277, Record of Out-
patient Service; V.A. Form 3101, Request for Army Information; 
and SF Forms 518, Consultation Sheet.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  A review of the applicant’s 
Master Personnel Records and the documentation submitted failed 
to provide any documents to substantiate the location of his 
Foreign Service time reflected on his DD Form 214. 

The complete DPAPP evaluation, with attachments, is Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In 73, his records were burned in the fire at the National 
Personnel Records Center; therefore, he is not surprised DPAPP 
was unable to substantiate the location of his Foreign Service 
time.  It has taken several years just to get his Service Number 
corrected.  

He believes the fire, incompetence of the clerk typist at Camp 
Kilmer, New Jersey, and the poor record keeping caused the 
multiple errors to occur.  

He needs his DD Form 214 to reflect his Foreign Service in order 
to be a recognized member of the VFW of the United States.

The applicant’s complete submission, 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.  After a thorough review of the available evidence of record and the 
applicant’s complete submission, we are not persuaded that his records should be corrected to reflect Foreign Service in an 
overseas conflict.  While the applicant’s response to the Air Force evaluation is noted, he has not provided sufficient 
evidence to support his request.  Therefore, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
or injustice.  In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought in this application.
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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; 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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02765 in Executive Session on 24 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

       Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Jun 13, w/atchs.
       Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Personnel Record.
       Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, 18 Sep 13, w/atchs.
       Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 13.
       Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 4 Nov 13, w/atchs.
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