RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02081 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to show his service time in Vietnam. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was on temporary duty in Vietnam for 58 days and has a medal 
to prove his service in Vietnam. 

 

He needs medical help and cannot afford care. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of 
Transfer or Discharge. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Records reveal the applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 
10 Jun 69 and was honorably discharged on 27 Apr 73. 

 

His DD Form 214, issued in conjunction with his 27 Apr 73 
separation, reflects he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal 
(VSM). 

 

The VSM is awarded to all service members of the Armed Forces 
who between 4 Jul 65 and 28 Mar 73, served in the following 
areas of Southeast Asia: in Vietnam and the contiguous waters 
and airspace; in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the airspace 
thereof, and in the direct support of military operations in 
Vietnam. 

 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that after a 
thorough review of the applicant’s master personnel records, 
they were unable to verify service in Vietnam. Additionally, on 
14 Sep 10, the applicant was asked to provide additional 
documentation; however, as of this date, no response has been 
received. 

 

Further, the applicant’s records will be administratively 
corrected to reflect one year, two months, and two days of 
Foreign Service for his service in Taiwan. 

 

The complete HQ AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 3 Dec 10 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 the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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-2010-02081 in Executive Session on 13 January 2011, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 15 Oct 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Dec 10.