RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02591 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect: 

 

 1. He served in Vietnam. 

 

 2. He served in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) “55151 - 
Heavy Equipment Operator,” rather than “55150 – Pavement 
Maintenance Specialist.” 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The AF Forms 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change 
of Station – Military, show that he was a part of the 377 Combat 
Support Group, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). 

 

His records do not show that he was a noncommissioned officer in 
charge (NOCIC) or a Heavy Equipment Operator - AFSC (55151). 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and copies of his permanent change of station (PCS) 
orders. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 
13 Jun 68 to 19 Jan 72. His DD Form 214 reflects a total of 
1 year, 2 months, and 18 days of Foreign Service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
correct his record to reflect he served in Vietnam. DPAPP states 
a review of the applicant’s master personnel records and the 
documentation provided failed to substantiate Foreign Service in 


Vietnam. DPAPP was able to verify boots on the ground at Ching 
Chuan Kang Air Base, Taiwan, from 31 Oct 70 to 17 Jan 72, for 
1 year, 2 months, and 18 days, which is reflected on his DD Form 
214. 

 

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSIDC recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his Air Force Specialty Code and Title on his DD Form 214. 
DPSIDC states neither the information provided nor his official 
records indicate the applicant ever served in AFSC 55151. 

 

Special Order AE-517, dated 17 Jul 68, and the performance 
reports available in the applicant’s record, indicate he 
performed duty in AFSC 55150, Pavement Maintenance Specialist, 
from Jul 68 until Mar 71, the close out of the last available 
performance report. 

 

The complete DPSIDC evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 18 Nov 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (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 opinions and recommendations 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt 
their 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. 

 

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 issues 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 Docket Number 
BC-2011-02591 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 May 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 3 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDC, dated 9 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Nov 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair