RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02354 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to show he is a Vietnam era Veteran. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Based on his service dates, the status on his DD Form 214 should be updated to reflect Vietnam era. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Mar 73. On 18 Mar 78, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with five years 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/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. In accordance with DoDI 1336.01 and AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, there is no authority to allow the requested statement on the DD Form 214. Even if the applicant had served in Vietnam; which there is no evidence to support, authority would not be granted to list a service location. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 27 Jan 15 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting correction of the applicant’s records to reflect Vietnam era Veteran. In this respect, we note the comments of AFPC/DPSOR indicating that such information is not authorized for entry on a DD Form 214. Furthermore, while such comments are not authorized on the DD Form 214, said form is the source document that external agencies can use to verify the dates the applicant served, which would be essential in making a determination that he is a “Vietnam Era Veteran.” 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-2014-02354 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02354 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jun 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 16 Dec 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jan 15.