RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-01731
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  10 DEC 07

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).

Examiner’s Note:  HQ AFPC/DPPPR indicated the applicant is entitled to the NDSM and a DD Form 215 - Correction to the DD Form 214 has been issued to the applicant.  Therefore, the only issues before the Board are the PUC and the SAEMR.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He received the requested awards during his time on active duty and believes they should be added to his records.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 June 1962 and was discharged on 29 June 1966.  He served four years of total active service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects he received the following decoration:  The Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial of the PUC and SAEMR.  DPPPR states the applicant is entitled to the NDSM.  The Retirements and Separations Division will update the applicant’s record.  The PUC is conferred on units of the armed forces of the United States and of cobelligerent nations, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7 December 1941.  Individuals assigned or permanently attached to, and also present for duty with a unit in the action for which the PUC is awarded may wear the emblem as a permanent part of their uniform.  The SAEMR is awarded to all U.S. Air Force service members who, after 1 January 1963, qualify as “expert” in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or an issued handgun.  DPPPR was unable to locate an AF Form 522 to verify the applicant’s entitlement.

The DPPPR complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 1 September 2006, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 an error or injustice.  The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of record, along with the applicant’s submission, the Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopts its rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board notes evidence has not been provided and there is no documentation in the applicant’s military personnel record to substantiate that the applicant is entitled to the PUC and the SAEMR.  The Board is not unmindful or unappreciative of his service to this Nation and further notes his entitlement to the NDSM has been added to his military record.  However, in the absence of evidence that shows to the satisfaction of the Board his entitlement to award of the PUC and SAEMR, the Board finds no basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-01731 in Executive Session on 3 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 May 06.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 2 Aug 06, w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 06.