RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05642

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to:

	1.  Include receipt of the Elementary Excellence in 
Competition Rifleman Badge.

	2.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, be amended to include the Elementary Excellence in 
Competition Rifleman Badge.

	3.  He receive a replacement badge with his name and date 
engraved on the badge.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the Elementary Excellence in Competition Rifleman 
Badge while he was stationed in Panama, but the badge is not 
reflected in his records.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 8 Jul 75, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force (RegAF).  He retired on 1 Oct 98 and was 
credited with 23 years, 2 months, and 23 days of active service.

Per the news article provided by the applicant he was awarded 
the Elementary Level Excellence in Competition Bronze Rifle Shot 
Badge.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C and D.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to add 
the Elementary Excellence in Competition Rifleman Badge to his 
military records.  AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of 
Air Force Personnel, directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, 
awards, and decorations; however, the Elementary Excellence in 
Competition Rifleman Badge is not listed as an authorized item 
to be worn on the Air Force uniform.

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

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial to list the Elementary Excellence 
in Competition Rifleman Badge on the applicant’s DD Form 214.  
Per the DPSIM advisory, the badge is not authorized for wear on 
the Air Force uniform and is therefore not authorized to be 
listed on the DD Form 214.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 14 Aug 13, for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-05642 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Dec 12, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 22 May 13.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 13 Jun 13.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Aug 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair