RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03099
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam and Thailand.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, does not reflect his service time in Vietnam and Thailand from 1973-1974.  
In Jan 1973, he was given orders to Vietnam.  In Mar 1973, the Air Force turned their facility over to the Marines and he was 
transferred to Thailand.  His dental records reflect that on 5 Mar 1973, he was transferred to “Ubon RTAFB.”  He returned to the United States in Mar 1974.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and Standard Forms 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period 27 Aug 1970 through 28 Mar 1974 reflects one year of Foreign Service.

His AF Form 910, TSgt, SSgt, and Sgt Performance Report, for the period 6 Jan 1973 through 24 Sep 1973, item 4, Organization, 
Location and Command reflects “8th Supply Squadron Ubon Afld, Thailand (PACAF).”
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial.  DPAPP states that Foreign Service 
for Thailand is reflected in the applicant’s records.  However, 
his master personnel records failed to provide any documents 
that substantiate Foreign Service time in Vietnam.

The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 19 Sep 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant 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 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 AFBCMR 2013-03099 in Executive Session on 3 Apr 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      , Panel Chair
      , Member
      , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2013-03099 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Jun 2013, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Aug 2013.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 2013.
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