RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03508
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) with one bronze service star, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served from 18 July 1988 to 21 September 1990.  The NDSM was awarded to those who served from 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995.  At the XXXX Student Squadron, Lackland AFB and XXth Security Police Squadron (XXth SPS), Beale, AFB, he achieved expert marksmanship with the rifle in 1988 and with the pistol in 1989.  A review of his training records should clarify these assertions.  In 1989, the XXth Security Police Squadron was awarded the outstanding unit of the XXXX Student Squadron.  The service of the men and woman in the armed services is so important, he feels that all members past and present should be recognized for their achievements, to do otherwise would be a grave injustice.

His complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 19 July 1988 for a period of six years.  On 21 September 1990 he was administratively discharged under AFR 39-10 (Misconduct-Pattern Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline).  He received a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.  He was credited with two years, two months and three days of active military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR, reviewed the application and verified his entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal, and indicated that it has been added to his DD Form 214.  DPPPR indicates there was no documentation in his records showing he qualified as expert with any weapon or that he was assigned to the XXth SPS at Beale, AFB.  Without official documents showing he qualified as expert with a handgun or M-16, DPPPR is unable to verify his eligibility for award of the SAEMR.  Without documentation showing he was assigned to the XXth SPS, DPPPR is unable to verify his eligibility for award of the AFOUA.  The XXXth SPS did not earn any unit awards while he was on active duty.  AFPC/DPPPR complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 13 February 2004, for review and response 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice that would warrant some corrective action.  Applicant requests award of the NDSM, AFOUA, and the SAEMR.  We note that his records have been corrected to reflect award of the NDSM.  After a review of the evidence of record, we believe that correction of his records to reflect award of the AFOUA is warranted as well.  In this respect, the AFOUA was awarded to the XXth SPS, Beale AFB, for the period 1 Jul 89 through 31 Dec 89.  AF Form 2096 Classification/On-The-Job Training dated 22 August 1989 contained in his records indicated he was assigned to that unit during the period of the AFOUA was awarded.  Therefore, it is our opinion that his records should be corrected to reflect award of the AFOUA.  

4.  Regarding his request for award of the SAEMR, we found no documentation in his record, nor has the applicant provided any documentation, which would support his contention that he achieved expert marksmanship ratings with any of the qualifying weapons.  Should he provide the proper documentation, we would be willing to reconsider that portion of his request.  Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected only to the extent indicated below. 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 31 December 1989, he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03508 in Executive Session on 16 Mar 04, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Oct 03.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 28 Jan 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Feb 04.

					
								
AFBCMR BC-2003-03508

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 31 December 1989, he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.