RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03485
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
reflect award of the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He scored as an expert with the M-16 and received the appropriate ribbon
while enlisted; however, the award is not documented on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form
214. His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 12 October 1994, applicant entered active duty and on 7 November 1995 he
was discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge in the
grade of airman. He served a total of 1 year and 26 days on active duty.
He served as a Security Apprentice.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the SAEMR is awarded to all
Air Force service members who, after 1 January 1963, qualify as “expert” in
small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.
DPSIDR is unable to locate the required AF Form 522, which is needed to
verify if applicant scored expert, to be eligible for award of the SAEMR.
Without the AF Form 522, verification of entitlement to the SAEMR cannot be
accomplished.
DPSIDR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 9 November 2007, 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 thoroughly reviewing the applicant’s submission and
the evidence of record there appears to be no indication in the applicant’s
military personnel records that he was awarded the SAEMR. The applicant
has not provided evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise.
Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for
our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling 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 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-
03485 in Executive Session on 18 December 2007, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr. Anthony P. Reardon, Member
Ms. Marcia Jane Bachman, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 November 2007, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 29 October 2007.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 November 2007.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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