RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04499
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. He be awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).
Administratively Corrected
2. He be entitled to the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
(SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The SAEMR is not listed on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of
Special Order G-124.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 16 Aug
1965 through 8 Aug 1969.
The SAEMR was authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force on
28 Aug 1962. It is awarded to all Air Force service members who,
after 1 Jan 1963, qualify as "expert" in small-arms marksmanship
with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicants request for the
SAEMR. DPSID is unable to locate documentation verifying he
qualified as "expert" with the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.
Without the proper documentation it would be an injustice to
grant his request as there is no verification that he met the
qualification for the award of the SAEMR.
Notwithstanding the above, the AFCM and the Vietnam Service
Medal with four Bronze Service Stars should have been awarded
during the applicant's service from 16 Aug 1965 to 8 Aug
1969 and were not reflected in his records. Upon final Board
decision, administrative correction of his official military
personnel record will be completed by AFPC/DPSOR.
The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit
C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 24 Jan 2014, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit
D).
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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 applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, 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 relief beyond
that already granted administratively is not warranted.
Therefore, 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 BC-2013-
04499 in Executive Session on 8 Jul 2014, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Sep 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jan 2014, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 2014.
Panel Chair
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