RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04190

					     COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  Yes 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive credit for service in Vietnam.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was TDY to Vietnam for OPERATION Sky Spot during the last three months (Sep, Oct and Nov 66) of his service.  This was a classified mission.

He found out he was not qualified for an I.D. card because he did not have service in Vietnam.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 Sep 58 the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force. 

The applicant’s AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, with respect to foreign service, indicates the applicant served an isolated, unaccompanied tour at Fort Churchill, Canada from 7 Sep 61 to 26 Sep 62.  The AF Form 7 is absent any evidence of service in Vietnam.

On 4 Sep 62, the applicant was furnished a DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, which indicated the applicant received an honorable charter of service designation and was credited with 4 years of active service, which includes one year of foreign service.

On 5 Sep 62, the applicant re-enlisted for 4-years.

On 2 Dec 66, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 8 Years, 2 months, and 28 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 military personnel record failed to find any documentation the applicant served 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 8 Apr 16 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 opinion and recommendation 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. A review of the applicant’s military record could not find any evidence of service in Vietnam.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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-2015-04190 in Executive Session on 8 Dec 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04190 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 6 Apr 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Apr 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.