RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01139
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Combat Readiness Medal (CRM) and the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was a member of the Security Police Deployment Forces. He took the
Combat Preparedness and the 90mm Recoilless Rifle course. He was also sent
to Ft. Polk, LA for training in Air Base Defense for the Air Force-Army
Command Exercise. He was informed he was authorized to wear the #43 Combat
Readiness Ribbon and remembers wearing the ribbon. He also believes that
he shot expert at least twice with his service revolver and once with the M-
16.
In support of his application he submits two personal statements, a copy of
an endorsement letter forwarding a certificate of appreciation and copies
of his TDY orders.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 October 1972 the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a
period of 4 years. He performed duties as a Law Enforcement Specialist
and was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant.
Based on his trial and conviction by a general court-martial, on
19 August 1977, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable
conditions (UOTHC). He was credited with 4 years and 17 days of total
active service. Time lost was 285 due to confinement.
At the time of his discharge, applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 26,
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign
Ribbons Awarded, reflected the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the
National Defense Service Medal. On 10 June 2002, his DD Form 214 was
corrected to delete the AFGCM.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. DPPPR states that they
notified the applicant that documentation was needed to substantiate his
claims; however, he did not respond. DPPPR states there is no
documentation in his record to substantiate entitlement to the CRM and
SAEMR.
The DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19
July 2002 for review and response within 30 days. As of this date, this
office has received no response.
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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. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted, however, after a careful review of the evidence provided, we find
his assertions, in and by themselves, insufficient to support findings that
he was entitled to the Combat Readiness Medal (CRM) and the Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR). Therefore, we agree with the opinion
and recommendation of the Air Force office and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has failed to sustain his
burden that he has suffered either an error or injustice in this matter.
Accordingly, there is no basis on which to favorably consider his request.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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 AFBCMR
Docket Number 01-03321 in Executive Session on 2 October 2002, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Vice Chair
Mr. Steven A. Shaw, Member
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 March 2002 w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 14 June 2002 w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 July 2002.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
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