RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05626
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected as follows:
1. Item 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, reflect award of the
Small-Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), as well as all
additional awards and badges.
2. Item 8b, Station Where Separated, reflect Scott AFB IL,
instead of Randolph AFB TX.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His weapons qualification is not on his DD214. He was separated
at Scott AFB IL.
The applicant did not submit any supporting documents.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served from 13 October 2009 to 6 December 2011 and was released
from active duty with a narrative reason for separation of
misconduct (drug abuse), a general (under honorable
conditions) characterization of service and was credited with 2
years, 1 month and 24 days of active duty service.
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not reflect award of the Small-
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicant did
not provide a reason for correction of an error or injustice.
In accordance with (IAW) DoD 1348.33-M, Manual of Military
Decorations & Awards, the Small-Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
is awarded to all U.S. Air Force Service members who after
January 1, 1963, qualify as expert in small-arms marksmanship
with either the M-16 rifle or issued handgun. Qualification as
expert in both weapons after June 22, 1972, shall be denoted
by a bronze service star worn on the service ribbon. Per AFI
36-2803, The AF Awards and Decorations Program, award ribbon
only once no matter how many times an individual scores
expert. Add bronze service star to the ribbon for those
personnel who, after 22 June 1972, meet the award criteria with
both the M16 rifle and issue handgun. Add only one star
regardless of the number of times a person qualifies with both
weapons. Use AF Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data, or
letter from the Small Arms Marksmanship Monitor as the source
document for this award.
The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSIDR recommends disapproval for any additional awards.
DPSIDR states after a thorough review of the applicant's
official military personnel record they were unable to verify
any additional awards he may have earned during his active duty
service.
The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
AFPC/DPSOY states they are unable to make the requested change
to correct Item 8b, Station Where Separated. This item is
correct as Randolph AFB TX, per AFI 36-3202, Separation
Documents, Table 4, Rule 11, enter the full name of the base or
facility of where the separation documents were prepared.
The complete DPSOY evaluation is at exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 25 April 2013, for review and comment within 30
days (Exhibit F). To date, a response has not been received.
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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 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 the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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 this application
in Executive Session on 12 September 2013, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-05626:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Nov 2012.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Jan 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 25 Mar 2013.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOY, dated 15 Apr 2013.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 2013.
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