RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02156
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 21 JANUARY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded the SAEMR during basic training.
His complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
20 June 1968 for a period of four years.
He was discharged with an honorable discharge on 7 December 1970. He
had 2 years, 5 months and 18 days of total active service.
His DD Form 214 reflects award of the Air Force Commendation Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Commendation Medal,
National Defense Service Medal and one year of Foreign and or Sea
Service.
This ribbon is awarded to all U.S. Air Force service members who,
after Jan 1, 1963, qualify as "expert" in small-arms marksmanship with
either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial. DPPPR states the required AF Form 522,
USAF Ground Weapons Training Data was not located in the applicant’s
record to verify he shot Expert to be entitled to the SAEMR.
The complete AFPC/DPPPR 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
31 July 2006 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
this office has received no response (Exhibit D).
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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. After a thorough review of the
available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, the Board
is not persuaded that his records should be corrected to show he was
awarded the SAEMR. Should he secure supporting documentation, we
would be willing to reconsider his application. Therefore, without
such evidence we find no compelling basis to warrant favorable
consideration of his 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-
2006-02156 in Executive Session on 13 September 2006, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 June 2006, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 31 July 2006.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 August 2006.
MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
Panel Chair
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