RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02560
INDEX CODE: 107.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect the award of the Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship Ribbon with Bronze Service Star (SAEMR w/BSS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He qualified as an Expert with the M-16 rifle on 4 Nov 68 and on 5 Nov 68
with the Smith and Weston Combat Masterpiece K-38 pistol. Both
qualifications took place during the Weapons and Field Training Block of
his Security Police training.
No supporting documentation submitted.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 17 May 72, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of Staff
Sergeant. He had served 3 years, 8 months and 22 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR states the SAEMR is awarded to
all military service members who after 1 Jan 63, qualify as "expert" in
small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun. After
a through review of the applicant's military record, DPSIDR was unable to
locate documentation which verified he was qualified or awarded the SAEMR.
The DPSIDR 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 11 Jan
08 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. Other than his own assertions, the
applicant has provided no documentary evidence that would establish his
entitlement to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with Bronze
Service Star; 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. While we appreciate and honor the applicant’s
service to his country, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence
to the contrary we have no basis on which to favorably consider this
request.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 19 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. Steven A. Cantrell, Member
Ms. Barbara J. Barger, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2007-02560:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 07.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 16 Nov 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 08.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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