RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04844
	
				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be 
corrected to reflect the award of the Small Arms Expert 
Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He did some research and found that he qualified with a rifle in 
basic training for the SAEMR and would like his record updated.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of AF 
Form 522, Small Arms Marksmanship Training Data, dated 13 Dec 
72.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 9 Nov 
72.

On 21 Jul 77, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years, 8 months, and 13 days 
of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 and DD Form 215, Correction to DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
reflects the following Air Force Medals and/or Ribbons:

	- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
	- National Defense Service Medal
	- Air Force Longevity Service Award
	- Air Force Good Conduct Medal

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

The Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon was authorized by the 
Secretary of the Air Force on 28 Aug 62 and is awarded to all 
United States Air Force members who after 1 Jan 63, qualify as 
“expert” in small-arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle 
or issue handgun.  Qualification as “expert” in both weapons 
after 22 Jun 72 shall be denoted by a bronze service star worn 
on the service ribbon.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record, they were unable to verify the award of the 
SAEMR.  While the applicant provided an AF Form 522, they were 
unable to locate any official documentation verifying he scored 
“expert” on the rifle or handgun.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 30 Mar 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the 
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged 
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, 
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction    
36-2603.  Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the 
delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises 
issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the 
merits.  Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of 
justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely 
manner.  


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the 
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the 
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as 
untimely.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04844 in Executive Session on 25 Aug 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04844 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Nov 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 1 Feb 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Mar 15.