RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00552

				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, Block 13, Remarks, be corrected to 
reflect “Vietnam - Yes”.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He went on multiple Temporary Duties (TDYs) to Vietnam 
therefore; his DD Form 214 is inaccurate.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided copies of his 
DD Form 214 and Airman Performance Report (APRs) rendered for 
the period of 1 Jan 70 through 30 Jun 70.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 20 Nov 
68.

On 17 Nov 72, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 28 days 
of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects 1 year, 3 months and 18 
days of Foreign Service.  In Block 30, Remarks, is reflects 
“Vietnam-No”.

On 18 Aug 15, AFPC/DPAPP provided the applicant with evidence of 
his confirmed “Boots-on-Ground” in both the Republic of the 
Philippines and the Republic of Vietnam.

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/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

In accordance with Air Force Manual 35-5, Table 2, Item 29, rule 
6,  it states to list “Yes” or “No” when “Permanent Change of 
Station assignment to Indochina, Vietnam or Korea.”  A thorough 
review of the applicant’s military personnel record and 
documents provided confirmed the applicant was not stationed in 
Vietnam, but performed duties in Vietnam.  

While he may have had “Boots-on-Ground” in a Temporary Duty 
(TDY) capacity, he was stationed at another location.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 26 Oct 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. 


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-2015-00552 in Executive Session on 9 Dec 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

     	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00552 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Jan 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 21 Sep 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Oct 15.