RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01086 

COUNSEL: NO 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His records show he served in Vietnam. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his DD 
Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or 
Discharge, and military travel documents. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served on active duty from 20 August 1963 to 18 August 1967. He 
was released from active duty effective 18 August 1967 in the 
grade of airman second class (E-3), after serving 3 years, 11 
months, and 29 days on active duty. His DD Form 214 reflects he 
was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). 

 

On 13 April 2011, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they 
were unable to verify his service in the Republic of Vietnam and 
requested any personal records that affirmed his service there; 
i.e., travel vouchers, evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, 
decorations, or any other official military documents that 
reflected service in Vietnam. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that after a thorough 
review of the applicant’s service records, they found no evidence 
that he served in the Republic of Vietnam. However, they were 
able to verify and confirm his foreign service (boots on the 


ground) at Korat Air Base, Thailand, from 6 May 1965 to 8 May 
1966, for a period of one year and three days. 

 

DPAPP sent the applicant a letter requesting documentation to 
support his contentions; however, the applicant did not respond. 

 

DPAPP states that if the Board is inclined to grant the requested 
relief, the applicant will need to submit the required 
documentation to support such changes. 

 

The complete 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 13 May 2011 for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit 
D). As of this date, this office has received no 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. If the applicant 
is able to provide any source documents, (i.e., travel vouchers, 
evaluation reports, letters of evaluation, decorations, witness 
statements, sworn affidavit, etc.) to verify this information, 
the Board would reconsider his request. However, in the absence 

of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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 issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01086 in Executive Session on 1 November 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01086: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 9 May 11. 

Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 11. 

 

 

 

 

Panel Chair