RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01185 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, Block 30, Remarks, be corrected to reflect service in Vietnam as “Yes”. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His military records clearly state he served in Vietnam for 116 days; whereas, block 30 of his DD Form 214 which reflects “No” for Vietnam is in error. This conflicting information has resulted in denied benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) office. In support of his request, the applicant has provided a copy of his DD Form 214 and AF Form 1712, Uniform Military Personnel Record, which lists 116 days served in Vietnam. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 4 Nov 68. On 3 Nov 72, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 4 years of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 22, Section C, reflects 3 months and 26 days of Foreign Service; however, Block 30 reflects “No” for served in Vietnam. On 21 Jul 14, AFPC/DPAPP determined the applicant’s Foreign Service was accurately captured on his DD Form 214 and provided the applicant a Vietnam “Boots on Ground” letter for DVA benefits. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibit C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. AF Manual 35-5, Officer Personnel, Administrative Discharge Procedures, Table 2, Item 29, Rule 6 states to list “Yes” or “No” when Permanent Change of Station assignment to Indochina, Vietnam or Korea. While the applicant may have had “Boots-on-Ground” in a Temporary Duty (TDY) capacity his military records do not indicate being stationed in Vietnam. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01185 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01185 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 21 Jul 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 4 Aug 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Nov 14.