RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04922

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, for the 
period 3 Apr 75 to 30 Apr 78, be corrected to reflect “Yes” rather 
than “No”, in Block 19 - Indochina or Korea Service Since 
August 5, 1964.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served 10 years of far eastern service during Nov 55 to Mar 68.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 3 Apr 58, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular 
Air Force.

The applicant’s performance reports reflect he was stationed in 
Korean from 21 Mar 69 through 21 May 70.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period 3 Apr 70 to 2 Apr 75 
reflects “Yes” in Block 19 (49 Days).

On 30 Apr 78, the applicant was released from active duty and 
transferred to the Retired Reserve List to await retired pay at 
age 60.

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.  There was no evidence provided or located 
in the applicant’s record showing he had qualifying service in 
Indochina or Korea for the period 3 Apr 75 to 30 Apr 78.  While 
the applicant has qualifying service for Indochina or Korea, it 
was not for the time period in question.  In order for service for 
Indochina or Korea to be recorded on the DD Form 214 for 1978, the 
applicant would have had to serve in those areas during that 
service period.  Furthermore, one DD Form 214 does not supersede 
another.  The Department of Defense did not authorize the listing 
of service in Indochina or Korea on the DD Form 214 until 
1 Nov 72.  The DD Form 214 for the period of 3 Apr 75 to 30 Apr 78 
is accurate in its reflection of stating “No” for service in 
Indochina or Korea. The applicant failed to provide documentation 
or support that the DD Form 214 was prepared in error.

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 11 Feb 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 timely filed. 

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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
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-2014-04922 in Executive Session on 12 Aug 15, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-04922 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Nov 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 22 Dec 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 15.
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