RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02707
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 11 MARCH 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon (AFLSA) and the Small
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Based on his military service he is entitled to the AFLSA and the SAEMR.
In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and
a picture.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman
basic (E-1) on 12 December 1966 . He was progressively promoted to the
grade of sergeant (E-4) effective 1 July 1969.
On 9 December 1970, he was honorably released from active duty, having
served 3 years, 11 months and 28 days. After having been released from
active duty, he was transferred to the Air Force Reserve for completion of
his military service obligation, which occurred on 5 May 1972.
On 19 September 2006, during a records review, Headquarters Air Force
Personnel Center verified the applicant's entitlement to the AFLSA and
issued the applicant a DD Form 215.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial for award of the SAEMR. DPPPR states they
were unable to verify the applicant's entitlement to the SAEMR and were
unable to locate an AF Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data, showing
he had qualified as an expert with the M-16 or a handgun on an Air Force
firing range. The AFPC/DPPPR 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 29
September 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 office 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. Accordingly, there is no basis on which to
favorably consider his request. The applicant's request for the Air Force
Longevity Service Ribbon was administratively corrected and therefore not
considered by this board.
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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-2005-02707
in Executive Session on 2 November 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
Ms. Maureen B. Higgins, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for Docket Number BC-2006-
02707:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Aug 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 18 Sep 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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