RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01003
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Military Training Instructor (MTI) Ribbon be added to his record.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was an MTI from 1980 to 1984.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 9 Jul 76, applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force; he had continuous active duty service until his retirement on 1 Nov 96.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant (MSgt/E-5), with a date of rank and effective date of 1 Jan 90.

The Airman Performance Reports rendered for the period 22 Dec 79 thru 16 Jul 83, reflect that applicant served in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 99502, Basic Military Training Instructor, at Lackland AFB TX.

Applicant’s records reflect he was awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Medal with four devices, AF BMT Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, with one device, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, United Nations Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two devices, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with five devices, Joint Meritorious Service Unit Award, and the Humanitarian Service Medal.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommended denial of the applicant’s request, stating he was not eligible for the AF Basic Military Training (BMT) Instructor Ribbon because he retired prior to the establishment of the ribbon.  The ribbon was established on 7 Dec 98 and was not retroactive.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Jun 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01003 in Executive Session on 20 Aug 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Mar 03, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 10 Jun 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 03.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair