RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01785
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one
Bronze Service Star (SAEMR, w 1BSS).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was awarded both ribbons and has at least one of his actual
targets as proof.
He believes the Board should consider his untimely application in
the interest of justice because he served his country for six
years and was honorably discharged. He is a Gulf War veteran and
feels this was a clerical error.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 Mar 87, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air
Force.
On 9 Mar 93, the applicant was released from active duty and was
credited with six years of active service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no official
documentation in the applicant's personnel records verifying he
qualified as expert with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun to
be eligible for award of the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
with one Bronze Service Star. 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.
The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon 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.
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 1 Dec 14 for review and comment 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 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 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-2014-01785 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01785 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Apr 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 16 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Dec 14.
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