RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02241
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is entitled to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, which he
earned while at Lackland Air Force Base.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 17 August 1965 to 7 August
1969. He was released from active duty and issued an honorable
discharge after completing his term of service. His DD Form 214
reflects award of the National Defense Service Medal, and the Air
Force Good Conduct Medal. He served 3 years, 11 months and 21 days of
active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. The applicant did not provide any
documentation showing that he qualified as Expert on an Air Force
firing range. Without any documentation to substantiate his claim,
they are unable to verify applicant's entitlement to the 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 3
Oct 03, for review and comment 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 an error or injustice. The applicant has not
submitted nor does his military records have documentation to verify
his eligibility for award of the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
Ribbon. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office 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 compelling 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 a 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 Docket Number BC-2003-
02241 in Executive Session on 6 November 2003, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Marilyn Thomas, Vice Chair
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Member
Mr. J. Dean Yount, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 25 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Oct 03.
MARILYN THOMAS
Vice Chair
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