RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-01407	
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, reflect his Vietnam Service. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served 184 days of temporary duty (TDY) to the 93rd Combat 
Support Group at Guam AFB in support of PROJECT ARC LIGHT from 
28 September 1967 to 29 March 1968. During this TDY he also 
“spent time” in the Philippines, Okinawa, Thailand and Vietnam. 
His TDY service at Utapao Air Base in Thailand would serve as 
qualification for the Vietnam Service Medal and grant him 
“Vietnam Veterans” status with the VA. He wants to include 
Vietnam service for VA health benefits purposes. 

In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal 
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, an AF Form 626, Temporary 
Duty Order - Military, Line, AF Form 1098, Personnel Action 
Request, AF Form 973, Request and Authorization for Change of 
Administrative Orders, and his DD Form 1351, Travel Voucher. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 June 1966.

On 30 January 1970 the applicant was released from active duty 
with an honorable characterization of service.  He served 
3 years, 7 months and 1 day which included 6 months and 4 days 
of Foreign and/or Sea Service.  

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he was awarded the National 
Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force 
Outstanding Unit Award, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship 
Ribbon.

By letter, dated 27 September 2011, AFPC/DPAPP, advised the 
applicant they had verified his TDY to Guam from 27 September 
1967 thru 28 March 1968, however, they could not verify any time 
served in Vietnam.  DPAPP requested the applicant provide 
additional documentation such as travel vouchers, flight 
records, medical records, LES, affidavits (coworkers or other 
service personnel in his direct Chain of Command) or some other 
official document in support of his request.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  DPAPP states after a thorough 
review of applicant’s military records they cannot confirm any 
time served in Vietnam.  

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reiterates his previous contentions and adds that 
his pay records can be checked for combat pay and tax exemption 
for one month in 1967 for being in Vietnam.  He provides a copy 
of his response to the AFPC/DPAPP letter and a picture of 
himself and a coworker, in Thailand.  

The applicant’s complete response with attached picture is at 
Exhibit E.   

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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 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 this application 
BC-2011-01407 in Executive Session on 4 Jan 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		
The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 11, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAPP, dated 1 Nov 11.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 10 Nov 11.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Oct 11, w/atchs