RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04253
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), the
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and Armed Forces Reserve Medal
(AFRM).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He went through basic training and tech school without a problem. He
passed his specialist exam within is first year of service. His
rating report was after one year of duty. In retrospect, Vietnam was
a war during his service and he feels this request is justified. He
believes he is entitled to these awards based on his honorable service
from 16 June 1964 to 13 April 1966.
Applicant did not provide any documents in support of the appeal.
Applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 16 June 1964 for a
period of four years. He was progressively promoted to the grade of
airman third class (A3C) on 11 August 1964.
On 13 April 1966, applicant was released from active duty under the
provisions of AFR 39-13 and transferred to Reserve Component, pursuant
to section 4(d)(3), Universal Military Training and Service Act, and
AFR 39-63, and will remain assigned there until 15 June 1970. He
served 1 year, 9 months and 28 days of active duty service. A copy of
the transfer letter and the Reserve order relieving him from
assignment are at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 2 February 2003, DPPPR notified applicant that there was no
documentation in his military record indicating that he was eligible
for any of these awards. On 9 February 2004, applicant submitted
another DD Form 149 with the same request. Again, he did not provide
any documentation to substantiate his claim. The SAEMR is awarded for
qualifying as Expert on an Air Force firing range. In order to verify
eligibility for this award, they need a copy of the order awarding it,
or the AF Form 522 showing he fired as an expert with the M-16 or the
unit’s handgun of issue. These documents do not exist in his military
record and he did not provide these documents with his DD Form 149.
The AFGCM is awarded for three years of exemplary performance while on
active duty. He did not meet the three year requirement, therefore,
he is not eligible for the AFGCM. There is no indication in his
military records that he served in the Air Force Reserves for ten
years. His service was in the Regular Air Force, not in the Reserves.
Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 21 May 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and response 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 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
and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. The
applicant was provided the opportunity to provide documentation in
support of his appeal; however, he did not respond. 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 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 29 July 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Member
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Feb 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 4 May 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 May 04.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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