RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-01555
INDEX CODE: 107.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 NOV 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The decorations were awarded in 1970.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 Apr 67 for a
period of four years in the grade of airman basic (E-1/AB). He was
progressively promoted to the grade of SSgt with a date of rank of
1 Jan 71. Applicant served as an Aircraft Electrical Repairman
(AFSC 42350).
On 14 Apr 71, applicant was honorably released from active duty and
transferred to the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR). He was
credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 24 days of active duty
service (including 3 years, 3 months, and 27 days of foreign
service).
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge, reflects award of the Air Force Commendation Medal
(AFCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service
Medal (VSM), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).
On 20 Apr 73, applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force
Reserve and furnished an honorable discharge certificate.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended approval
for award of the AFGCM and noted that his DD Form 214 will be
corrected administratively. They were unable to locate evidence of
the applicant ever being awarded the SAEMR. The required
AF Form 522 Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Training Data was not
located in the record nor submitted by the applicant to verify his
eligibility for the SAEMR.
HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s 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 forwarded to the applicant
on 15 Jun 07 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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. We took notice of
the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the
case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the
Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Applicant’s records
were thoroughly reviewed, however, no documents were found to
substantiate his eligibility for award of the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon. In view of the above, 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 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-2007-01555 in Executive Session on 26 July 2007, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. B. J. White-Olson, Panel Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 May 07.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 5 Jun 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jun 07.
B. J. WHITE-OLSON
Panel Chair
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