RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01731
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 10 DEC 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), National Defense
Service Medal (NDSM), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
(SAEMR).
Examiner’s Note: HQ AFPC/DPPPR indicated the applicant is entitled to the
NDSM and a DD Form 215 - Correction to the DD Form 214 has been issued to
the applicant. Therefore, the only issues before the Board are the PUC and
the SAEMR.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received the requested awards during his time on active duty and
believes they should be added to his records.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 June 1962 and was
discharged on 29 June 1966. He served four years of total active service.
The applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, reflects he received the following decoration: The
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the PUC and SAEMR. DPPPR states the
applicant is entitled to the NDSM. The Retirements and Separations
Division will update the applicant’s record. The PUC is conferred on units
of the armed forces of the United States and of cobelligerent nations, for
extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7
December 1941. Individuals assigned or permanently attached to, and also
present for duty with a unit in the action for which the PUC is awarded may
wear the emblem as a permanent part of their uniform. The SAEMR is awarded
to all U.S. Air Force service members who, after 1 January 1963, qualify as
“expert” in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or an issued
handgun. DPPPR was unable to locate an AF Form 522 to verify the
applicant’s entitlement.
The DPPPR complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 1 September 2006, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for
review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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’s contentions are duly
noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record, along with the
applicant’s submission, the Board agrees with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force and adopts its rationale as the basis for
the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. The Board notes evidence has not been provided and there is no
documentation in the applicant’s military personnel record to substantiate
that the applicant is entitled to the PUC and the SAEMR. The Board is not
unmindful or unappreciative of his service to this Nation and further notes
his entitlement to the NDSM has been added to his military record.
However, in the absence of evidence that shows to the satisfaction of the
Board his entitlement to award of the PUC and SAEMR, the Board finds no
basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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-
01731 in Executive Session on 3 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, Member
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 May 06.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Aug 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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