2. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was an infantryman, MOS (military occupational specialty) 11B. 3. He states that he was a machine gunner on a half track for ten months. He has discovered he had post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and needs a combat infantryman badge. 4. The applicant was inducted on 7 November 1967 and assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia for training. He was awarded the sharpshooter qualification badge with rifle bar while at Fort Benning. Upon completion of basic training he was assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana where he completed the wheel vehicle mechanic course and awarded MOS 63B20. In March 1968 he returned to Fort Benning, completing the track vehicle mechanic course and was awarded MOS 63C20. He was also awarded the expert qualification badge with rifle bar. 5. In July 1968 the applicant was assigned to an armored cavalry squadron in Vietnam. The applicant’s DA Form 20 shows that his duty MOS during his Vietnam tour was that of a track vehicle mechanic, MOS 63C20, and a powerman, MOS 52B20. His records fail to disclose award of MOS 11B, infantryman, or that his duty MOS was that of an infantryman or specifically, a machine gunner on a half track. 6. The applicant participated in four campaigns while in Vietnam, and the unit to which he was assigned was awarded the Valorous Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during his tour. 7. The applicant returned to the United States in July 1969 and was released from active duty on 20 July 1969 at Oakland, California. He had 1 year, 8 months, and 14 days of service. His DD Form 214 shows his rank at the time of his separation as SP4 (Specialist Four), and his MOS, 63C20. That form does not show that he was an infantryman, nor does it show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. It fails to show award of the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the service stars for the campaigns in which he served, and the Expert Qualification Badge with rifle bar. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. They must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size. As with all awards, formal recommendation and approval in the chain of command are required. The award must be announced or published in general or permanent orders. The aforementioned regulation provides for award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and states, in pertinent part, that the VSM is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces serving in Vietnam from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. One bronze service star is authorized for each campaign. A silver star is worn instead of five bronze service stars. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The applicant was awarded the Expert Qualification Badge with rifle bar and is entitled to the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. Those awards should be shown on his DD Form 214. 2. The applicant’s records fail to disclose that he was trained in MOS 11B, that he was awarded that MOS, or that his duty was that of an infantryman. The applicant’s request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he was an infantryman is rejected. 3. The applicant is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. 4. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record as recommended below. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Expert Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. 2. That so much of the application as in excess of the foregoing be denied. BOARD VOTE: GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION GRANT FORMAL HEARING DENY APPLICATION CHAIRPERSON