RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01966 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be credited for service in the Republic of Korea. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His record does not reflect his service in Korea, in 1964, while 
playing softball for bases in Guam and Korea. He believes this 
was an oversight due to his playing softball for the Strategic 
Air Command (SAC) base team. Without this correction he is 
unable to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 16 Jun 60, 
for a period of four years. 

 

The applicant’s Airman Performance Report (APR) rendered for the 
period 17 May 62 through 16 May 63, reflects that he was a 
member of the base softball team, in 1962, that was chosen to 
play at the 15th Air Force Softball tournament, for which he 
received a Letter of Appreciation (LOA). 

 

On 15 Jun 64, he was honorably released from active duty by 
reason of expiration of term of service. He was credited with 
four years of active duty service. No foreign service time was 
listed. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial, stating, in part, based on a lack 
of evidence, they could not confirm the applicant was on 
temporary duty (TDY) to Guam or Korea. After a thorough review 
of his military records, they found no mention of any time 


served in Guam or Korea. They sent the applicant a letter, on 
20 Oct 11; however, he did not respond. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 2 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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. Should the 
applicant provide additional documentation, e.g., travel voucher 
or orders, to substantiate his claim, we would be inclined to 
reconsider his petition. In view of the above and in the 
absence of persuasive 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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-01966 in Executive Session on 26 January 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 May 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 17 Nov 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.