ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-00145-2

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: XXXXXXXXX

	HEARING: NOT INDICATED

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Board reconsider his request to correct his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, to include his service in Vietnam and any associated medals and benefits.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 16 Mar 17, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence that he served in the Republic of Vietnam or that he met the criteria for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit G.

On 1 Oct 17, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to correct his DD Form 214 to include his service in the Republic of Vietnam and any associated medals or benefits.  He again contends that while he was assigned in Taiwan, he went on a temporary duty (TDY) assignment to Vietnam to work on C-130 aircraft.  He is getting older and wants his military record to include his service time in Vietnam.  The omission of his Vietnam service is affecting his Veterans Affairs benefits.

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

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board majority remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  The applicant has provided some photographs that he asserts are locations in Vietnam, but there is nothing to connect the applicant to the photos.  He has also re-submitted the letters he provided with his previous application to the Board.  He asks why letters from his brother and a fellow airman are not sufficient.  The applicant’s brother did not assert first-hand knowledge, but merely indicated the applicant had told him he had been TDY to Vietnam.  As for the other letter, while its author does assert first-hand knowledge of the TDY, there is no corroboration in any official source.  If the applicant were to seek reconsideration based on a paid travel voucher, a medical record showing treatment in country, or other official document in addition to the letter from his fellow airman, the Board would be able to re-evaluate the case.  In the meantime, the Board majority recommends against correcting the applicant’s record.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-00145-2 in Executive Session on 26 Jul 18:

Panel Chair
Panel Member
Panel Member

A majority of the panel voted not to correct the record.  Panel Member voted to partially correct the record.  Panel Member did provide a minority opinion (Exhibit J).  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit G:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-F, dated 3 May 17
Exhibit H:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 1 Oct 17
Exhibit I:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records
Exhibit J:	Minority opinion, 27 Jul 18

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.