ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00323-2

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	 

  	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Board reconsider his request that his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflect he served 37 days in Vietnam.  

RESUME OF THE CASE

The applicant is a former Air Force sergeant (E-4).

On 30 Aug 11, the Board considered and denied his request for Vietnam service.  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 E.  

On 6 Jun 19, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request.  He went on temporary duty (TDY) to Vietnam from 25 May 72 to 4 Jul 72.  The TDY was not listed on his DD Form 214.  He was told the TDY had to be 90 days or more to be added to the DD Form 214.  He worked 7 days a week out-processing people from Ton Son Nhut AB, Vietnam.  He provides a letter from a fellow veteran who received a boots-on-ground (BOG) letter for Vietnam service.  He states they were TDY to Vietnam together.  The applicant also provides photographs and a records review printout that shows he was TDY 37 days and received immunizations.    

The applicant in BC-2010-00238 provides a letter stating they were TDY together in Vietnam and he received a BOG letter for his Vietnam service.  The applicant in that case received a BOG letter for his Vietnam service in 1970.  The applicant in this case states he was TDY to Vietnam 25 May 72 to 4 Jul 72.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit F.  

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with decision of the Board in the applicant’s initial case and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  While the Board notes the applicant has provided a letter from a fellow airman stating they were deployed to Vietnam together, the Board finds insufficient evidence to substantiate this to be the case.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2011-00323-2 in Executive Session on 1 Jul 20:

 , Chair, AFBCMR
 , Panel Member
 , Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit E:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-E, dated 14 Oct 11.
Exhibit F:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 6 Jun 19.
Exhibit G:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit H:	Administrative Correction, BC-2010-00238, dated 13 Jul 10

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