RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00599 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Air Force Military Records be corrected to reflect his service while stationed at Ubon, Thailand from March 1971 through March 1972. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was assigned to the Fire Protection/Crash Rescue unit in Thailand and his records fail to capture this information. These errors are impacting his disability rating with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 17 Jul 68. On 11 Jun 76, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 7 years, 7 months, and 25 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Force of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, dated 14 Mar 72, reflects Foreign Service of 11 months and 26 days. 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 thorough review of the applicant’s official military personnel records and the documentation provided failed to substantiate any Foreign Service in Thailand. 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 8 Sep 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. 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-2015-00599 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00599 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Feb 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 8 Apr 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 15.