RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01647
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, reflect the following awards:
a. Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).
b. Good Conduct Medal.
c. Vietnam Medals and any additional awards he is entitled
to (Administratively Corrected)
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The contested awards were omitted from his DD Form 214.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 August
1965.
On 12 March 1969, the applicant was honorably released from
active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in the
grade of sergeant under the provisions of AFM 39-10. He served
3 years, 7 months and 8 days on active duty and credited with
2 years, 6 months and 28 days of foreign and/or service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of award of the SAEMR and Good
Conduct Medal.
DPSID states the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon is
awarded to all United States Air Force 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 service star worn on the service ribbon.
There is no official documentation in the applicants official
personnel records verifying he qualified as expert with either
the M-16 rifle or issue handgun to be eligible for award of the
SAEMR.
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to enlisted members who have
honorably completed three continuous years of active military
service subsequent to 26 August 1940, and who are recommended by
their commanding officers for exemplary behavior, efficiency,
and fidelity. This medal is only award to Airman prior to the
establishment of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal on 1 June
1963. In accordance with Executive Order 8809, amended by
Executive Order 9323, the Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded
to service members who complete more than one year but less than
three years of active federal military service if the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal has not been previously awarded. The Good
Conduct Medal is awarded for a one-year period of service during
a time of war only when a formal declaration of war has been
made and approved by the United States Congress.
They were unable to verify award of the Good Conduct Medal. The
applicants dates of service are after the awarding dates for
award of the Good Conduct Medal.
They were unable to determine the applicant fit the criteria for
award of any additional awards. To grant relief would be
contrary to the criteria established by DoDM 1348.33, Secretary
of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the War Department.
Based on their review of the applicants official military
personnel record, they were able to determine that the Vietnam
Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars (VSM w/2BSS) and the
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/P) should
have been awarded during the applicants service from 5 August
1965 to 12 March 1969 and was not reflected in his records.
Upon final board decision, administrative correction of the
applicants official military personnel record will be completed
by AFPC/DPSOR.
The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 3 October 2014, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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 an 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 office of primary responsibility
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the
existence of an error or injustice. Therefore, other than the
administrative corrections cited above, we find no basis to
recommend granting any additional relief sought in this
application.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2014-01647 in Executive Session on 5 February 2015,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 May 2014.
Exhibit B. Applicants Available Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 September 2014.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 October 2014.
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