RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01259
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: Department of Veterans
Services
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 27 OCTOBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) and any other awards he may be entitled to for
his four years of active duty.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His awards were never annotated upon leaving the Air Force.
In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and
enlistment document. Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is
at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 16 November 1971. He
was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4).
On 22 April 1974, he was charged with sleeping on post. For this incident,
punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), was
imposed. He received a suspended reduction to airman first class (E-3),
$50 per month for two months forfeiture of his pay and restriction to the
limits of Ubon Airfield, Thailand.
On 5 July 1974, he failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed
place of duty. For this incident, his suspended reduction was vacated.
On 15 November 1975, the applicant was discharged from active duty under
the provisions of AFM 39-10 (Completion of Required Active Service). He
was credited with 4 years of active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states that based on the fact the
applicant received two Article 15's within the required 3 years to be
eligible for the AFGCM, the applicant is not eligible for the AFGCM. In
addition, DPPPR advises, that the required AF Form 522 to verify the
applicant's entitlement to the SAEMR is not located in his official
military record. Without proper documentation to verify the applicant shot
expert marksmanship they recommend disapproval of the award of the SAEMR.
The AFPC/DPPPR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 2 July 2006
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 error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted, however, after a careful review of the evidence of record, we find
his assertions, in and by themselves, insufficient to support findings that
he was entitled to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Therefore,
we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its
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. In regard to the applicant’s request he be awarded the Air
Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), according to the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, the AFGCM is awarded to Air Force enlisted
personnel for exemplary conduct during a three-year period of active
military service. Based on the fact the applicant received two Article
15's within the required 3 years, the applicant is ineligible for the
AFGCM. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no 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 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 Docket Number BC-2006-01259
in Executive Session on 13 September 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
Mr. Gary G. Sauner, Member
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
01259 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 10 May 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jul 06.
MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
Panel Chair
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