RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01005
INDEX CODE: 107.00
----------- COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), a Vietnam Service Award, and any other
awards that he earned and did not receive.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The SAEMR and a Southeast Asia Medal are missing from his records.
In support of the appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214,
Report of Separation from Active Duty.
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 on 1 Dec 70 for a term of
four years and was progressively promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4).
On 2 Apr 74, he was honorably discharged. He served a total of three
years, four months, and two days of active service.
His records reflect award of the National Defense Service Medal, and the
Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
The SAEMR is awarded to all US Air Force service members who after 1 Jan
63, qualify as expert in small arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle
or issue handgun.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. DPSIDR indicates that after a thorough
review of the applicant’s official personnel records they were unable to
locate an AF Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data or a letter from
the Small Arms Expert Monitor awarding him the SAEMR and he has not
supplied any such documentation. DPSIDR further indicates they could not
verify his entitlement to any additional awards or decoration for his
active duty service.
The complete AFPC/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 17 Jul
09, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office.
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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. In view of this, 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 the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. Therefore,
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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 a material error or injustice; that 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 Docket Number BC-2009-01005
in Executive Session on 28 Oct 09, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. ------------, Panel Chair
Mr. ------------, Member
Ms. ------------, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jan 09, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 1 Jul 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jul 09.
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Panel Chair
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