RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02643
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 Bronze Oak 
Leaf Cluster (AFAM w/1BOLC) and the Small Arms Expert 
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was awarded the AFAMs and the SAEMR and would like these 
awards added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty.

He was awarded the SAEMR after qualifying in Basic Training from 
May to Jun 95, (scored 35 out of 40).

He is applying for a job in the criminal justice field and these 
types of awards are noteworthy on his resume.

In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his DD 
Form 214, certificates and special orders awarding the AFAM.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from 3 May 95 
to 2 Feb 00.  He served as an Aircraft Communication/Navigation 
Systems Journeyman.  He was honorably released from active duty 
for completion of required active service and transferred to the 
USAFR.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the SAEMR.  DPSIDR states 
the applicant’s military record does not contain documentation 
to verify award of the SAEMR.  Also, he did not provide 
documentation to support his claim.

The SAEMR is awarded to all Air Force service members who, after  
1 Jan 63, qualify as “expert” in small-arms marksmanship with 
either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun.   

The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 1 Feb 08, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant 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 its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice.  We note that 
AFPC/DPSIDR has verified the applicant’s entitlement to the AFAM 
w/1BOLC and will update his DD Form 214 to reflect this change.  
However, other than his own assertions, the applicant has not 
provided any evidence substantiating that he met the required 
qualifications for award of the SAEMR.  Based on the evidence 
presented we are unable to verify his entitlement to the SAEMR.  
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-2007-02643 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 08, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number 
BC-2007-02643 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/ DPSIDR, dated 14 Jan 08, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.