RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00536
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
	 	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be 
corrected to reflect service in Vietnam.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He went temporary duty (TDY) to Vietnam in 1972 from McGuire Air 
Force Base, New Jersey, and was assigned to Tan Son Nhut Air 
Base, Saigon, for 65 days with the Aerial Port Squadron.

He needs his DD Form 214 changed for possible eligibility for 
disability and health care benefits that would enhance his 
living conditions and well being.

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 7 Jan 71.  He 
served for a period of 3 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Records 
indicate the applicant served in Thailand from Nov 72 to Mar 73.  
He was honorably discharged on 18 Apr 74.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  DPAPP states the applicant’s 
records contain no documents that reflect Vietnam service.  In 
addition, a letter was sent to the applicant on 25 Feb 08, 
explaining the entries on his DD Form 214 and a request for more 
documentation.  The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 
149, Application for Correction of Military Record, Under the 
Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552.

The complete 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 9 May 08 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has not received a 
response.

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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 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 that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis 
to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2008-00536 in Executive Session on 19 June 2008, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Chair
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member



The following documentary evidence was considered for Docket 
Number BC-2008-00536:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Jan 08.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Apr 08.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 May 08.