RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01826
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to show entitlement to the following medals:
1. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Bronze Oak
Leaf Cluster (AFOUA w/1BOLC). (Entitlement verified for the
basic AFOUA only – his records will be administratively corrected
to add the AFOUA)
2. The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The above mentioned awards were omitted from his DD Form 214 due
to a clerical error. He earned and wore these awards during his
active duty service and they should be reflected in his records.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Air Force from 27 Feb 85 to 29 Apr
88, at which time he was honorably discharged. He served on
active duty for 7 years, 7 months, and 20 days.
AFPC/DPSIDR has verified the applicant’s entitlement to the basic
AFOUA. His DD Form 214 will be administratively corrected to
include this award.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for
entitlement to the SAEMR and an additional AFOUA. DPSIDR states
they were unable to locate an AF Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons
Training Data Form stating the applicant qualified as expert with
either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun, or a Special Order
authorizing the applicant’s entitlement to the SAEMR.
units
that
have
themselves
distinguished
The SAEMR is awarded to all 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.
The AFOUA is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to
numbered
by
exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that
clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.
Personnel must have been assigned or attached to the unit during
a period for which a unit award was awarded to be authorized to
wear the ribbon.
The applicant’s records will be administratively corrected to
reflect an initial AFOUA for his assignment with the 509th
Avionics Maintenance Squadron (509th AMS) 15 Aug 85 to 26 May 87.
However, DPSIDR was unable to verify any additional units the
applicant served with that were awarded the AFOUA during the
applicant’s tenure with those units.
The 509th AMS was also awarded the AFOUA from 1 Jul 84 to 30 Jun
85; however, the applicant was not assigned to the 509th AMS
until Aug 85, rendering him ineligible for award of an additional
AFOUA.
The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 8 Aug 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, a response has not been received by this office (Exhibit
D).
_________________________________________________________________
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 regarding the
applicant’s request for award of the SAEMR and an additional
AFOUA. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we
do not find his assertions and the documentation provided in
support of his appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the
rationale provided by the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility (OPR). Unfortunately, we were unable to locate
official documentation in his record that confirms he was awarded
the SAEMR. We note DPSIDR has verified the applicant’s
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entitlement to the basic AFOUA and will correct the applicant’s
record to reflect this medal. Therefore, aside from the
administrative correction noted above, we find no basis to
recommend further relief in this case.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number
BC-2012-01826 in Executive Session on 15 Nov 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2012-01826 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Apr 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 27 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Aug 12.
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