IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 October 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160003946 BOARD VOTE: _________ _______ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ___x____ ___x____ ___x____ DENY APPLICATION 2 Enclosures 1. Board Determination/Recommendation 2. Evidence and Consideration IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 October 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160003946 BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 October 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160003946 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). 2. He states, in effect, his unit was directed to get their equipment ready to go ashore to complete an operation in the RVN. They did not know where they were going; however, they went by helicopter and always under the cover of night. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) MIF can verify his RVN service. 3. He provides a Letter of Identification, covering the period 25 to 31 January 1968. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20150005110, on 1 December 2015. 2. The applicant contends there is a witness that can verify his RVN service. This new evidence warrants consideration by the Board. 3. During the original review of the applicant’s case, the Board found his overseas service was properly reflected on his DD Form 214 and there was no evidence showing he served in the RVN. 4. He was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 August 1966. 5. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he completed foreign service in the U.S. Army Pacific – Okinawa from 26 January 1967 to 25 July 1968. 6. On 26 July 1968, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve. He completed 1 year, 11 months, and 12 days of creditable active service of which 1 year, and 6 months was foreign service (in Okinawa). 7. There are no orders in his records that show he was assigned/attached to a unit in Vietnam or that he served there while in a temporary duty (TDY) status. 8. The applicant provides a Letter of Identification for the period 25 to 31 January 1968, showing he was performing the duties of a courier or guard in connection with military property which was vital to the defense of the United States. This document lists the applicant’s witness, LTC MIF, as the point of contact, in the event the applicant or any member of his party was disabled. 9. This document does not identify the location of his duties and the applicant does not provide a witness statement. DISCUSSION: Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, the evidence of record does not show he served in Vietnam. His records do not contain orders to show he was ever assigned or attached to a unit in Vietnam or TDY in Vietnam. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160003946 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160003946 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 2