RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00797
INDEX CODE: 131.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty
be corrected to reflect:
a. Item 13 - The Sharpshooter Ribbon (Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) and the Daedalion Award.
b. Item 17 (sic) - High school graduate.
EXAMINER’S NOTE:
On 5 April 2004, HQ AFPC/DPPPR informed the applicant they were unable
to add the Daedalion Award to her DD Form 214. They indicated that
Block 13 of the DD Form 214 is only authorized for decorations,
medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized
by Department of Defense (DoD). The Daedalion Award is not authorized
by the DoD.
On 18 June 2004, HQ AFPC/DPPRSP informed the applicant a DD Form 215
had been issued to correct Item 16 on her DD Form 214 to reflect she
is high school graduate. Therefore, the only issues to be considered
by the Board are the applicant's requests regarding the SAEMR and the
Daedalion Award.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
It is difficult for her to search for employment because her DD Form
214 reflects she is not a high school graduate.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 12 May
1980, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects award of the Air Force (AF)
Training Ribbon, AF Good Conduct Medical (AFGCM), AF Longevity Service
Award Ribbon.
On 5 April 2004, HQ AFPC/DPPPRA informed the applicant her records did
not reflect she earned the SAEMR, nor did she provide any
documentation to substantiate her claim for the SAEMR. DPPPRA
requested the applicant provide a copy of the order awarding her the
SAEMR or the original Air Form (AF) 522, showing she fired as expert
with the M-16 or handgun on an Air Force firing range. The applicant
did not respond.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPRA states the SAEMR is awarded to Air Force Personnel who
after 1 January 1963 qualified as “Expert” with an M-16 or handgun on
the AF qualification course or on the appropriate orientation course.
The servicemember must submit the AF Form 522 or a copy of the order
awarding the SAEMR to verify their entitlement to the award. The
applicant did not respond to their request she provide a copy of the
order or the AF Form 522 verifying her entitlement to the SAEMR. The
Daedalion Award is not authorized by the Department of Defense and
cannot be reflected on the DD Form 214. DPPPRA recommends denying the
applicant's request.
A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached 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 9
July 2004, for review and response. 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 the recommendation of the Air
Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice.
The applicant was requested to provide a copy of the AF Form 522
verifying she qualified as Expert on the firing range or the order
awarding her the SAEMR. She did not respond. Therefore, without
official documentation to verify she qualified as an expert on the
firing range, her entitlement to the SAEMR cannot be verified.
Further, we note the Air Force Daedalion Award is neither awarded or
authorized by the Department of Defense; as such, it cannot be
reflected on the DD Form 215. We find no evidence the applicant as
been treated differently than other similarly situated individuals.
In view of the foregoing and 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2004-00797 in Executive Session on 19 August 2004, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
Ms. Beth M. McCormick, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 04, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 14 Jun 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 July 04.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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