RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02126
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to show that he was awarded:
a. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). (Administratively corrected).
b. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
c. The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR). (Administratively corrected).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he qualifies for the AFEM and the NDSM for his
assignment to the 39th Bombardment Wing during the Cuban Missile
Crisis. In addition, he qualified as a small arms marksmanship
expert with the 39th Defense Squadron on 19 January 1963.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer
or Discharge and the history of the 39th Bombardment Wing.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 28 September 1962. He
was honorably discharged on 17 July 1963 in the grade of airman
third class. He served 9 months and 20 days.
AFPC/DPSIDRA will administratively correct the applicants
records to reflect he was entitled to the NSDM and SAEMR.
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The SAEMR is awarded to all U.S. Air Force service members who,
after 1 January 1963, qualify as expert in small-arms
marksmanship with either the M-16 or the issue handgun.
The AFEM is awarded to member of the United States Armed Forces
who, after 1 July 1958, have participated in a United States
military operation or encountered foreign armed opposition, or
were in danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces. In
order to be eligible for award of the AFEM the member had to have
served on the ground in the areas of eligibility (AOE). Service
member must have specifically deployed in direct support of the
designated operation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states the applicants
active duty service was completed within the continental United
States (CONUS); therefore, he is ineligible for the AFEM.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant states that there is no mention of a requirement of
overseas service for the AFEM. He states many units in the CONUS
were in direct support of the Cuban Missile Crisis and Operation
Chrome Dome; therefore, he should qualify. He provides a copy of
his Small Arms Marksmanship certificate to verify his entitlement
to the SAEMR.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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 and note his records will be administratively corrected
to reflect award of the NDSM and SAEMR. While the applicant
believes he is entitled to the AFEM, a complete review of the
evidence of record does not show he served in an eligible area of
operations. 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 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-2010-02126 in Executive Session on 13 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 June 2010, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 19 July 2010.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 11 Aug 10
Panel Chair
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