RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00159 

 INDEX CODE: 107.00 

 

 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be awarded the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (SAEMR). 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His score qualifies him for the award. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his 
AF Form 522, Qualification Score Card. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 10 Aug 60 for 
a period of four years. He was progressively promoted to the 
grade of airman first class (A1C/E-4). 

 

He was honorably released under the provisions of AFR 39-14, on 
7 Aug 64, with a reason of expiration term of service (ETS). He 
was credited with 3 years, 11 months and 28 days of active duty 
service, including 1 year, 10 months, and 29 days of foreign 
service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, stating, in part, the applicant 
did not score high enough to qualify as an expert. The 
applicant provided an AF Form 522, dated 15 Jan 64, which noted 
his score of 267, qualifying him as a sharpshooter. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 
 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 9 Apr 10 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00159 in Executive Session on 15 September 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jan 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDR, dated 15 Mar 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Apr 10. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair