RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05548 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 19 Jan 65 discharge, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While assigned to a troop carrier unit, he flew in and out of Vietnam running supplies. His records were burned in the fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO. His failure to timely file should be waived in the interest of justice because he was not aware that his records had been destroyed. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: Prior to the events under review, on 12 Oct 54, the applicant enlisted in the United States Navy and served until his 15 Nov 57 separation. He was credited with 3 years and 28 days of active duty service, including 2 years, 10 months and 7 days of foreign service. On 20 Jan 61, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to the grade of Airman First Class (A1C/E-4). On 19 Jan 65, he was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He was credited with four years of active duty service, including five months and eight days of foreign service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicant’s request for service credit in Vietnam. DPAPP was able to verify and confirm foreign service boots on ground at Evreux Air Base, France and the Republic of the Philippines, but unable to verify any foreign service in Vietnam. The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterated his original contentions that he flew supply missions in and out of Vietnam and Thailand. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. 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 an 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Should the applicant provide evidence such as temporary duty orders and travel vouchers to substantiate his claim, we would be willing to reconsider his request. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting further relief 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. 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. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05548 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Nov 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 6 Feb 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 20 Mar 14.