RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-01323
      COUNSEL: NO
								HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His records be corrected to reflect his service in the Republic 
of Korea.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served 28 days of temporary duty (TDY) in Taegu, Korea.  His 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, incorrectly reflects no Foreign Service.  

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214 and a TDY order.  

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 16 November 1979 to 15 November 1983.  
He served as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist and was 
progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4) with a 
date of rank of 1 December 1981.  He was honorably released from 
active duty effective 15 November 1983 for expiration of term of 
active obligated service.  He served 4 years on active duty.  

On 17 May 2011, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that they were 
unable to verify his service in the Republic of Korea.  DPAPP 
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 the contended area.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  DPAPP states that although the 
applicant provides a copy of a TDY order to Korea, it does not 
prove he actually went there or, if he went, how long he was 
there.  After a thorough review of his military records, there 
is no mention of him serving any time in Korea.

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 mailed to the applicant 
on 30 September 2011, for review and comments within 30 days.  
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 his service in 
Korea, 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.

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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-2011-01323 in Executive Session on 8 December 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      		
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01323:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Apr 11, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 17 May 11.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 29 Aug 11.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Sep 11.