ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03890-2
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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RESUME OF CASE:
On 7 Mar 13, the Board considered and denied the applicants original request to correct his records to reflect he was awarded the following the SAEMR, among other decorations. In the original case, he contended he was awarded the SAEMR while at basic training, but provided no documentation to support his contention. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit G.
On 5 Jul 13, the applicant requested reconsideration of his application for award of the SAEMR based upon new evidence. The new evidence consists of a signed AF Form 522, Qualification Score Card, dated 3 Jun 69, and a personal statement. The AF Form 522 contains a block which the applicant checked indicating he had previously been awarded an expert ribbon.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit H.
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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. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice concerning award of the SAEMR. While the Board acknowledges the applicant checked the box on the AF Form 22 indicating he was previously awarded an expert marksmanship ribbon, this documentation simply reflects his personal assertion he was awarded the SAEMR and does not constitute official confirmation. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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 the applicants request for reconsideration of AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03890 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit G. Record of Proceedings, dated 21 May 13.
Exhibit H. Letter, Applicant, dated 5 Jul 13, w/atch.
Panel Chair
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