RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03190 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Add the following awards to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty: A. He be awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal – administratively corrected. B. Navy Achievement Medal - administratively corrected. C. Global War on Terrorism Medal - administratively corrected. D. Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM). 2. Amend the following items to his DD Form 214: A. Army Good Conduct Medal. B. Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon should reflect one (1) Silver Star – administratively corrected. C. Navy Expert Pistol should read Navy Sharp Shooter, not expert. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes he is entitled to the contested awards. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement and documents extracted from his military personnel records. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force Air National Guard on 22 September 2001. On 14 July 2003, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Air National Guard. He served 1 year, 9 months and 23 days on active duty. He was credited with 10 years, 2 months, and 3 days of prior active service. On 23 May 2011, ARPC/DPTSA advised the applicant that he is authorized the following medals and ribbons: Joint Service Achievement Medal, Air Force Good Conduct, Army Service Ribbon w/one device, Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Medal w/three devices, Air Force Reserve Medal w/M device, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/one Silver Star and one Bronze Star, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Medal (E), Navy Expert Rifle Medal, and the Navy Good Conduct. On 20 June 2011, ARPC/DPTS advised the applicant that they updated his Longevity Service Award to three Oak Leaf Clusters and added the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal basic. Also, updated the Navy Achievement Medal and the Joint Service Achievement Medal as well as changed the devices on his Sea Service Ribbon to reflect one Silver Star and one Bronze Star. They were unable to verify the applicant completed three satisfactory years of service in the Army; therefore, unable to update the Army Good Conduct Medal. Also, there is no conversion for the “E” sharpshooter - the closest the Air Force has is the Expert Pistol. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPSVT recommends denial of the AFAM. DPSVT states on 15 September 2010 and on 28 September 2010, the applicant was contacted by DPSVT via email to provide copies of orders and or a citation of the AFAM in order to review his request. DPSVT has not received any supporting documentation from the applicant as requested. The DPSVT complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 12 November 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the available evidence of record 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 the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which entitles him to award of the AFAM and the Army Good Conduct Medal. In regard to the applicant’s request to have his DD Form 214 amended to read “Navy Sharp Shooter” rather than “Navy Expert Pistol Medal,” as stated in the ARPC/DPTS letter dated 20 June 2011, there is no conversion for the sharpshooter. Therefore, other than the administrative corrections made to his record, we find no basis to recommend granting any additional relief. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-03190 in Executive Session on 8 September 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-03190 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 August 2010, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPSVT, dated 27 October 2010, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 November 2010.