RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02983
		INDEX NUMBER:  107.00; 131.00
	XXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His decoration score be corrected to the correct score with multipliers and he be promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) with backpay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His decorations were computed incorrectly when he was considered for promotion to SSgt.  His record should have reflected award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM), and the senior missileman badge. 

In support of his appeal, applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, which does not reflect his award of the missileman badge.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty on 13 Jan 67 in the grade of airman basic.  He was honorably discharged in the grade of sergeant on 12 Jan 71.  His DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR), and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).  On 27 Oct 03, AFPC/DPPRSP notified the applicant that his DD Form 214 had been corrected to include award of the missileman badge.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  None of the applicant’s awards are among those listed in AFR 39-29 with assigned point values toward promotion.  Therefore, his contention is without merit.

The complete evaluation, with attachment, 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 7 Nov 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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 Docket Number BC-2003-02983 in Executive Session on 18 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Sep 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 8 Oct 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.