RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01551
		INDEX CODE:	107.00
XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  18 NOVEMBER 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show he was awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR) and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

These awards are missing from his records.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 12 December 1983 for a period of four years.  

He was discharged with an honorable discharge on 11 December 1987.  He had 4 years of active service.

His DD Form 214 reflects award of the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPR recommends denial.  DPPPR states the required AF Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data states his score; however, the form does not indicate he qualified as an expert.  In addition, the applicant submitted what appears to be an official AFCM certificate and citation awarding him the AFCM on 7 November 1987; however, there was no special orders submitted to verify his entitlement. DPPPR recommends approval for the award of the AFCM; however based on the evidence provided recommends disapproval for the award of the SAEMR.

The complete AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is attached 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 15 June 2007 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D).

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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 an error or an injustice to warrant awarding the applicant both the AFCM and the SAEMR.  While the applicant was unable to provide a copy of his order approving the AFCM, the evidence provided has led us to believe that he did in fact receive the AFCM upon his separation from the Air Force.  In regards to the SAEMR, we were able to obtain a copy of the governing regulation in effect at the time and upon review determined that the score required for award of the SAEMR was 360, the applicant scored 361.  Therefore, it appears he qualified for award of the SAEMR.  In view of the above, we recommend his records be corrected in the following manner.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

Pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

a.  He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), for meritorious service during the period 22 June 1984 through 11 December 1987.

b.  On 11 January 1984, he was awarded the Small Arms Marksmanship Expert Ribbon.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01551 in Executive Session on 26 July 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-01551 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 May 2007, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 5 Jun 2007.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 June 2007.