RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03856
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect his entitlement to the NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon (NCOPMEGR) and his NCO Orientation Course Professional Military Education, Phase I be documented.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant proffers no contentions.

In support of his request, applicant provides copies of his course certificates of training, copies of his discharge certificates and his DD Form 214.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant's military personnel records were destroyed by fire in 1973.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his separation cannot be verified.  Data extracted from his reconstructed records reflect that he enlisted in the Regular Force on 4 Jun 80, was discharged on 3 Jun 84, and was issued an honorable discharge.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial.  DPSIDR states that the NCOPMEGR is awarded to all Air Force-certified NCO PME schools (i.e., NCO Preparatory Course, Airman Leadership School, NCO Leadership School, NCO Academy and SRNCO Academy).  The orientation course the applicant completed does not meet the criteria for award of the NCOPMEGR.  The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 18 Jan 08 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 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 an injustice.  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 probable 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-2007-03856 in Executive Session on 31 Mar 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-03856 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Nov 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 8 Jan 08.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jan 08.