RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00783
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect the award of the Air Force
Commendation Medal (AFCM) and Bronze Service Star (BSS) device
on his Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He received an AFCM upon discharge and it was never updated into
his record. He also wore a BBS device on his SAEMR while on
Active Duty; however, that device is also not reflected on his
DD Form 214.
In support of his request, the applicant submits his DD Form 214
and an AF Form 2224, AFCM Certificate, signed by the Commander,
Strategic Air Command, dated 5 Jun 87.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 31 Aug
83.
On 30 Apr 87, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 8 months, and 1 day of
active service.
The applicants DD Form 214, reflect the award of the following
Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons: Small Arms Expert Pistol/Rifle
Ribbon and Air Force Training Ribbon.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
The Air Force Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the
Armed Forces of the United States, below the grade of Colonel
and foreign military personnel, who, while serving in any
capacity with the Department of the Air Force after 28 Mar 58,
distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious
service least 1 day served in each campaign phase.
The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon was authorized by the
Secretary of the Air Force on 28 Aug 62 and is awarded to all
United States Air Force members who after 1 Jan 63, qualify as
expert in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle
or issue handgun. Qualification as expert in both weapons
after 22 Jun 72 shall be denoted by a bronze service star worn
on the service ribbon.
Although the applicant provided an AFCM Certificate, they were
unable to locate any official documentation such as the Special
Order to verify the applicant was recommended for or awarded the
AFCM. They also recommend denial of the BSS for the SAEMR as
they could not locate any official documentation such as the AF
Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data, verifying the
applicant qualified as expert with both the M-16 and standard
issued handgun.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant contends the AFCM Certificate previously provided
which is signed by the Commander, Strategic Air Command should
be proof in and of itself that his records should be corrected.
He also asserts that while stationed at Offutt, he had to
requalify every year on both the M-16 rifle and .38 pistol and
scored Expert every time.
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 applicants complete submission, to include his
rebuttal comments, in judging the merits of the case; however,
we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale
as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the
victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting
the requested relief.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00783 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 27 May 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Sep 14.
Exhibit E. Letter from Applicant, dated 3 Oct 14.
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