RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05391
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Force of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect he was awarded
the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
These awards were not included on his DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
documents extracted from his military personnel records.
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 Regular Air Force who
served on active duty from 3 Oct 68 to 2 Oct 72.
On 13 Dec 12, APFC/DPAPP notified the applicant that his boots-
on-ground service in Vietnam had been verified and that his
foreign service is accurately reflected on his DD Form 214.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the
SAEMR indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice.
The SAEMR is awarded to all Air Force service members who after,
1 Jan 63, qualified as expert in small arms marksmanship with
either the M-16 rifle or issued handgun. Qualification as an
expert with both weapons after 22 Jun 72 is denoted by a
bronze service star worn on the service ribbon. However, the
applicants records did not contain an AF Form 522, USAF Ground
Weapons Training Data, showing the applicant qualified as an
expert with the M-16 or a handgun. The applicant did not
provide any documentation to substantiate his entitlement to the
SAEMR. The applicants entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding
Unit Award with Valor (AFOUA w/V), Air Force Longevity Service
Award (AFLSA), Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM), the Vietnam Service
Medal with three Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/3BSS), and Republic
of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) were verified
and his record will administratively corrected to reflect these
awards.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 24 Feb 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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 an error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the applicants submission and the evidence
of record we found no evidence to verify the applicant qualified
as expert for the SAEMR with either the M-16 or handgun, and
therefore, does not meet the prerequisite criteria for
entitlement to the SAEMR. Therefore, we agree with the opinion
and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility and adopt its rationale that relief beyond that
already granted administratively is not warranted. However,
should the applicant provide additional documentation showing he
meets the criteria for award of the SAEMR, such as a copy of his
AF Form 522, Weapons Qualification Card, we would be willing to
review his request for possible reconsideration. Therefore, in
view of the above and 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 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-2012-05391 in Executive Session on 10 Sep 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 11 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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