RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00924
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Presidential
Unit Citation (PUC), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Air Force Longevity
Award (AFLSA) and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he is entitled to the aforementioned awards based on his
military service.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD
Form 214.
Applicant's complete submission, with an attachment, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 30 June
1970, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of four years.
The applicant’s records reflect he was awarded the National Defense
Service Medal (NDSM).
The applicant’s performance report for the period 15 March 1972
through 14 March 1973 notes the applicant was deployed to Korat,
Thailand.
Air Force Form 2095, Assisgnment/Personnel Action reflects the
applicant had a 12-month overseas tour in Thailand.
The applicant was honorably released from the AF on 5 August 1974 in
the grade of sergeant (SGT). He served four years, one month and six
days of active duty service.
On 10 August 20006, a DD Form 215 was issued changing his foreign
service to 1 year, 2 months and 15 days and adding the PUC, AFOUA with
Valor, VSM and the AFLSA to his DD Form 214.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the requested relief for award of the SAEMR
be denied. HQ AFPC/DPPPR verified the applicant’s entitlement to the
PUC, AFOUA w/V, VSM and the AFLSA and his records were corrected
administratively to add the awards. However, they were unable to
verify his entitlement to the SAEMR and they were unable to locate an
Air Force Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data, showing he
qualified as an expert with the M-16 or a handgun on an Air Force
firing range. The applicant did not provide any documentation to
substantiate his claim.
A complete 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 18
August 2006, 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 an error or an 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. As
stated, the applicant’s records will be corrected administratively to
reflect award of the AFLSA, PUC, AFOUA w/V and his foreign service
will read 1 year, 2 months and 15 days. There was no official
documentation located in the applicant’s military records to verify
his entitlement to the SAEMR. The applicant did not provide any
documentation to substantiate he qualified as an expert with a rifle
or a handgun on an Air force firing range. Without any official
documentation to support the applicant’s request, his entitlement to
the SAEMR cannot be verified. Therefore, in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the
relief sought in this application. However, should the applicant
provide an AF Form 522 substantiating he qualified as an expert on an
AF firing range, this Board would be willing to review the materials
for possible reconsideration.
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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-
2006-00924 in Executive Session on 4 October 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Panel Chair
Mr. Steven A. Cantrell, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 22 Mar 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, 17 May 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Aug 06.
CHRISTOPHER D. CAREY
Panel Chair
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