RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04546
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 he was awarded
the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His record should reflect his expert M-16 qualification.
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 24 February 1966 through 21 February 1970.
Upon review of his records, AFPC/DPSID verified the applicants
entitlement to the Air Force Commendation Medal. His record
will be updated accordingly upon final Board action.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial. After a review of the applicants
official military record, the applicants entitlement to the
SAEMR could not be verified.
The SAEMR 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 issue handgun.
Qualification as expert in both weapons after 22 June 1972
shall be denoted by a bronze star worn on the service ribbon.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 7 March 2014, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). 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 AFPC/DPSID
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to support his
request. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary,
we find relief beyond what has been administratively corrected
is not warranted.
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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-2013-04546 in Executive Session on 22 May 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-04546 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Sep 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 2 Jan 14.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 14.
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