RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04661

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  YES 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, Item 24c, Foreign and/or Sea Service, be 
corrected.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Foreign Service is incorrect and does not reflect his many 
overseas Temporary Duty (TDY) tours.  Of significate note is the 
fact he deployed on short notice and in secrecy to the Azores 
during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was advised to go home, 
tell no one, and pack.  He left his pregnant wife, flew to 
Bermuda for refueling, and then proceeded to the Azores where he 
was based during the length of the operations.  

They flew daily flights into the southwest Atlantic tracking and 
photographing all ships within the area of responsibility.  He 
is confident that his Foreign Service should be corrected to 
reflect something between: one year and three months to one year 
and six months. 
   
It was not until he tried to join the Veterans of Foreign War 
(VFW) in 2010 that he discovered the error.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 14 Sep 
59.

On 9 Dec 63, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 11 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects six months and six days of 
Foreign Service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  A thorough review of the applicant’s 
Master Personnel Records and the documents submitted both failed 
to provide any evidence to substantiate an error in the 
applicant’s Foreign Service time.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 27 Mar 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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-2014-04661 in Executive Session on 25 Aug 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04661 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 28 Feb 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Mar 15.