RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03035
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to the Small 
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with One Bronze Service Star 
(SAEMR w/1BSS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He should be awarded the SAEMR w/1BSS for qualifying with the   
M-16 and M-9.

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force 
from 4 Dec 96 to 31 Jan 06.  

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.

AFPC/DPSIDR has verified the applicant’s entitlement to the 
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) based on his service in 
support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.  His DD Form 214 will be 
administratively corrected to include this award.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial.  DPSIDR states they were unable to 
locate official documentation in the applicant’s military record 
to verify that he qualified as “expert” in small-arms 
marksmanship.

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 Sep 12, 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 (Exhibit C).

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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.  Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, 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 Docket Number    
BC-2012-03035 in Executive Session on 19 Mar 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member








The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number 
BC-2012-03035 was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Jul 12.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 17 Sep 12.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Sep 12.