RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01555
		INDEX CODE:  107.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  18 NOV 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The decorations were awarded in 1970.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 Apr 67 for a period of four years in the grade of airman basic (E-1/AB).  He was progressively promoted to the grade of SSgt with a date of rank of 1 Jan 71.  Applicant served as an Aircraft Electrical Repairman (AFSC 42350).  

On 14 Apr 71, applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR).  He was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 24 days of active duty service (including 3 years, 3 months, and 27 days of foreign service).  

DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects award of the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM).

On 20 Apr 73, applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve and furnished an honorable discharge certificate.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPR reviewed this application and recommended approval for award of the AFGCM and noted that his DD Form 214 will be corrected administratively.  They were unable to locate evidence of the applicant ever being awarded the SAEMR.  The required AF Form 522 Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Training Data was not located in the record nor submitted by the applicant to verify his eligibility for the SAEMR.

HQ AFPC/DPPPR’s complete 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 15 Jun 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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.  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.  Applicant’s records were thoroughly reviewed, however, no documents were found to substantiate his eligibility for award of the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.  In view of the above, we find no 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-2007-01555 in Executive Session on 26 July 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 May 07. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPR, dated 5 Jun 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jun 07.