RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03204
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to reflect the Small Arms Expert 
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She earned the SAEMR while at basic training.

In support of her request, applicant provided a copy of her DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served on active duty in the Air Force from 26 Dec 79 
to 1 Aug 80.  She served as an Apprentice Administration 
Specialist.  She was honorably discharged for pregnancy or 
childbirth, after serving seven months and six days of active 
service. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states the required AF 
Form 522, USAF Ground Weapons Training Data that verifies expert 
marksmanship was not located in the applicant’s military record 
nor was it provided by the applicant.   

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 B.

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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.  Other than her 
own assertions, the applicant has not provided any evidence 
substantiating that she met the required qualifications for 
award of the SAEMR.  Based on the evidence presented we are 
unable to verify her 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-2007-03204 in Executive Session on 19 Mar 08, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number 
BC-2007-03204 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Sep 07, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 24 Jan 08.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.