RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05626	

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected as follows:

1.  Item 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and 
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, reflect award of the 
Small-Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), as well as all 
additional awards and badges.  

2.  Item 8b, “Station Where Separated”, reflect Scott AFB IL, 
instead of Randolph AFB TX.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His weapons qualification is not on his DD214.  He was separated 
at Scott AFB IL.  

The applicant did not submit any supporting documents.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.  

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served from 13 October 2009 to 6 December 2011 and was released 
from active duty with a narrative reason for separation of 
“misconduct (drug abuse),” a general (under honorable 
conditions) characterization of service and was credited with 2 
years, 1 month and 24 days of active duty service.

The applicant's DD Form 214 does not reflect award of the Small-
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states the applicant did 
not provide a reason for correction of an error or injustice.  

In accordance with (IAW) DoD 1348.33-M, Manual of Military 
Decorations & Awards, the Small-Arms Expert Marksmanship  Ribbon 
is awarded to all U.S. Air Force Service members who after 
January 1, 1963, qualify as “expert” in small-arms marksmanship 
with either the M-16 rifle or issued handgun.  Qualification as 
“expert” in both weapons after June 22, 1972, shall be denoted 
by a bronze service star worn on the service ribbon.  Per AFI 
36-2803, The AF Awards and Decorations Program, award ribbon 
only once no matter how many times an individual scores 
“expert.”  Add bronze service star to the ribbon for those 
personnel who, after 22 June 1972, meet the award criteria with 
both the M16 rifle and issue handgun.  Add only one star 
regardless of the number of times a person qualifies with both 
weapons.  Use AF Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data, or 
letter from the Small Arms Marksmanship Monitor as the source 
document for this award.

The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.  

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends disapproval for any additional awards.  
DPSIDR states after a thorough review of the applicant's 
official military personnel record they were unable to verify 
any additional awards he may have earned during his active duty 
service.  

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.  

AFPC/DPSOY states they are unable to make the requested change 
to correct Item 8b, “Station Where Separated.”  This item is 
correct as Randolph AFB TX, per AFI 36-3202, Separation 
Documents, Table 4, Rule 11, “enter the full name of the base or 
facility of where the separation documents were prepared.”  

The complete DPSOY evaluation is at exhibit E.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 25 April 2013, for review and comment within 30 
days (Exhibit F).  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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 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 offices of primary responsibility and adopt 
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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 that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that 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 this application 
in Executive Session on 12 September 2013, under the provisions 
of AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
		, Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-05626:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Nov 2012.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Jan 2013.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Mar 2013.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOY, dated 15 Apr 2013.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 2013.