RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03049
COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVGC w/P) (administratively
resolved), Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA)
(administratively resolved), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
(AFOUA) (administratively resolved), Presidential Unit Citation
(PUC) (administratively resolved) and the Small Arms Marksmanship
Ribbon (SAEMR).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
These awards were never entered in his military record.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 Mar 66, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force. He was honorably discharged on 9 Jan 70 and
transferred to the Air Force Reserve on 10 Jan 70. On 30 Mar 72,
he was furnished an honorable discharge and on 25 Jul 74, he
enlisted in the Arizona Air National Guard and was honorably
discharged on 18 Aug 76. He was credited with 4 years, 2 months
and 13 days of active duty service.
AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of
Station Military, provided by the applicant reflects he was on
temporary duty (TDY) for M-16 Training.
The SAEMR is awarded to all Air Force service members who, after
1 Jan 63, qualified as expert in small arms marksmanship with
either the M-16 rifle or issued handgun.
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 notes the applicants entitlement RVGC w/P, AFLSA,
AFOUA, PUC, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars,
VSM w/4 BSS has been verified and his records will be
administratively corrected to reflect these medals.
Notwithstanding the above, there is no evidence of an error or an
injustice relating to award of the SAEMR. There was no evidence
found showing the applicant qualified as an expert with the M-16
rifle or issued hand gun. Therefore, his request for award of the
SAEMR should be denied.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 11 Feb 15 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. While
the applicant provided a TDY order indicating he was travelling
for M-16 training, there was no evidence submitted or located to
verify he qualified as expert for the SAEMR with either the M-16
or handgun. We note the Air Force OPR has determined the
applicants entitlement for the RVGC w/P, AFLSA, AFOUA, and PUC
and will correct his records administratively. Therefore, we find
no basis to recommend granting relief beyond that rendered
administratively.
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-2014-03049 in Executive Session on 19 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2014-03049 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Sep 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Feb 15.
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