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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 02746
Original file (BC 2014 02746.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02746

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

As an Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps cadet at Officer 
Field Training he qualified “Expert” on the M-9 Beretta.  This was 
reflected in his field training report and as such he was 
presented with a SAEMR upon return to his detachment at Texas A&M 
University.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the 
grade of Captain.

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 B.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  

After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
record, they were unable to verify award of the SAEMR.  There is 
no official documentation verifying the applicant scored expert 
with either the M-16 rifle or issued handgun.  To grant relief 
would be contrary to the criteria established by DoD Manual 
1348.33.M, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, and/or the 
War Department.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 17 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  
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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 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-2014-02746 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-02746 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 14.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 22 Sep 14.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.



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