MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:     

	BOARD DATE:            17 December 1998                  
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AC98-12149

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Mr. Theodore Heartley		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Ms. Karen L. Wolff 		Chairperson	
	Mr. Melvin H. Meyer		Member	
	Mr. Kenneth L. Wright		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

APPLICANT REQUESTS:  That block 11 of his DD Form 214, separation document, be corrected to show his service in military occupational specialties (MOS) 13F, fire support specialist and 88M, vehicle driver.

In support of his request, he submitted copies of two separation documents and a copy of a certificate of completion of training in MOS 17C, field artillery target acquisition specialist.

APPLICANT STATES:  That his DD Form 214 only shows MOS 97B, counter intelligence (CI) agent in block 11. 

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

He enlisted in the USAR on 21 May 1982 for a period of 6 years.  He entered active duty for training (ADT) on 28 May 1982.  

His DD Form 214 shows that while on ADT, he completed 7 weeks of training in MOS 64C, motor transport operator.  He was released from active duty on 2 September 1982.

On 19 January 1983, he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years. On 25 February 1983, he completed training as a field artillery target acquisition specialist in MOS 17C.  On 10 December 1985, he extended for 
3 months to process an application for a selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) of $18,000.00 and training as a counter intelligence (CI) agent in MOS 97B.  

On 29 January 1986, he extended for 19 months to complete his application for reenlistment in MOS 97B. 

On 30 July 1986, he reenlisted for 6 years in MOS 97B and received 50% of his SRB.

A second DD Form 214 shows that he was separated in the rank of staff sergeant (SSG) pay grade (E-6) on 27 January 1992 for the convenience of the government under the fiscal year 1992 early transition program under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 16, paragraph 16-8.  Block 11 shows that he served in MOS 97B30, CI agent, 5 years and 6 months and in MOS 18F30, special operations intelligence sergeant, 8 years and 
11 months.  He had completed 9 years and 9 days for this period active service.  He also had 3 months and 29 days of prior active service 

Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Paragraph 16-8 of this regulation sets forth the requirements for early separation of enlisted personnel due to reduction in force, strength limitations, or budgetary constraints.  The service of personnel separated under this paragraph will be characterized as honorable.
Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Paragraph 16-8 of this regulation sets forth the requirements for early separation of enlisted personnel due to reduction in force, strength limitations, or budgetary constraints.  The service of personnel separated under this paragraph will be characterized as honorable.

He reenlisted in the USAR on 27 January 1992 for 6 years .

A third DD Form 214 shows that he served on active duty in the rank SSG from 1 January 1996 to 16 September 1996.  His character of service was honorable.  He was released from active duty under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 4, completion of required service.  Block 
11 showed that he served 8 months in MOS 97B30, CI agent.

Army Regulation 635-5 pertains to the preparation of the DD Form 214.  Instructions specify that the primary MOS and additional MOS will be entered in block 11 for one or more years served in during continuous active service.

There is nothing in his available records showing that he served in MOS 13F, fire support specialist, or 88M, vehicle driver, while on active duty.  Also, the DA Form 2-1, personnel qualification record, identifies the award of all MOS and period time served.  This document was not available in his records.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  There is no evidence of record or evidence submitted by the applicant to support his claim that his DD Form 214 is incorrect.

2.  The Board presumes administrative regularity in the preparation and processing of his separation documents since nothing in his records or his supporting documents substantiates his service in military occupational specialty 13F, fire support specialist or 88M, vehicle driver.

3.  In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.  The applicant has failed to submit evidence which would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.

4.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

						Loren G. Harrell
						Director

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CASE ID	AC	
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RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	YYYYMMDD	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	(NC, GRANT , DENY, GRANT PLUS)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
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