RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03952
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect:
1. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
2. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
(AFOUA).
3. He was awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
(SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The requested decorations were not recorded on his DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air Force who served
from 13 August 1968 through 2 August 1972.
AFPC/DPSID reviewed the applicants records and verified his
entitlement to the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. His records
will be corrected accordingly upon completion of this case.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the Presidential Unit Citation,
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
The PUC is conferred on units of the Armed forces of the United
States and of cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism
in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941.
The unit must display such gallantry, determination and spirit
de corps in accomplishing the mission as to set it apart from
other units participating in the same campaign.
The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the Secretary
of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished
themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding
achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from
similar units.
The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon is awarded to all
United States Air Force Service members who after 1 January 1963
qualify as expert in small arms marksmanship with either the M-
16 rifle or the issue handgun.
After a review of the applicants records, his entitlement to
the PUC and AFOUA could not be verified. There is no evidence
in his records to substantiate the units to which he was
assigned were awarded these decorations. Additionally, there is
insufficient evidence in his records to support he qualified as
expert with the M-16 or an issued handgun.
The complete DPSID 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 10 December 2012, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received
no response.
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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 available evidence of record and the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however,
we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as
the basis for our conclusion that relief beyond that already
administratively granted is not warranted. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to grant
the relief sought in this application.
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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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03952 in Executive Session on 16 April 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 12.
Panel Chair
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