RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-00892
		
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO




APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect “Boot on Ground” in Vietnam.




APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was assigned to the 41st Troop Carrier Squadron, Naha, Okinawa 
between the dates of Jun 66 and Nov 67.  Their mission was to 
support Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam and on one of his Temporary Duties 
he served in country for over 60 days; which resulted in his 
tour in Okinawa to be curtailed by one month.  

In support of his request, the applicant submits his DD 214, 
three signed letters from fellow Airmen attesting to his service 
in Vietnam and a copy of a flight order.  

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




STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 22 Sep 
59.

On 30 Sep 81, the applicant was relieved from active duty and 
retired effective 1 Oct 81 in the grade of master sergeant.  He 
was credited with 22 years and 9 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    



AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  A review of the applicant’s Master 
Personnel Records and documentation submitted failed to provide 
any documentation that substantiates Foreign Service time in 
Vietnam.  

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



APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 22 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.



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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error.  After a thorough review 
of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete 
submission, we believe the applicant is the victim of an error.  
While we note the comments of AFPC/DPAPP indicating that relief 
should be denied because the applicant’s records contain no 
documentation substantiating the applicant’s contention that he 
served in Vietnam, we believe a preponderance of the evidence 
substantiates that corrective action is warranted.  In this 
respect, we note the applicant has provided three letters from 
fellow service member attesting to his service in Vietnam.  
Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as 
indicated below.  



THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he had 
“Boots on Ground” in Vietnam.   




The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00892 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00892 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.