RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00672

						COUNSEL:  

						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he served in Vietnam.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes his Vietnam service was not reflected in his records 
due to the high complexity and classification of the mission with 
regards to USS Pueblo incident with North Korea and the Vietnam 
War.

He needs his Vietnam service reflected in his records in order to 
receive compensation and treatment for health issues due to his 
coming in contact with Agent Orange.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States 
Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects he served in the Regular 
Air Force from 15 May 67 to 14 May 71, and was credited with 4 
years of active service, to include 2 months and 13 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 review of the applicant’s military 
personnel record and the documentation he provided failed to 
substantiate foreign service in Vietnam.



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 11 Jun 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.  After 
a thorough review of the applicant’s submission and the evidence 
of record, we found insufficient evidence to conclude that he has 
been the victim of an error or injustice with respect to his 
foreign service.  While he has provided six photographs of himself 
with fellow service members to support he served in Vietnam, these 
photographs, in and of themselves, are not sufficient for us to 
conclude that he served in Vietnam.  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-2015-00672 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00672 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Feb 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 31 Mar 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.

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