APPLICANT REQUESTS:  In effect, correction of his DD Form 214 to show he served at least 180 days of active duty.

APPLICANT STATES:  That his obligation was for 6 months active duty and he served 5 months and 6 days.  He wishes to change this so he can be eligible for VA benefits.

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

He was born on 10 May 1957.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on14 May 1975.  

On 15 July 1975, the applicant was ordered to active duty for training (ADT) for ”four consecutive calendar months or completion of MOS training whichever is longer.”  

The applicant completed basic training, advanced individual training and was awarded military occupational specialty 94B (Cook).  He was released from ADT on 17 December 1975.  He had completed 5 months and 6 days of ADT.

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.  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 that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.

2.  The applicant’s orders stated he was ordered to ADT for four months or until completion of MOS training.  His total period of ADT came to 5 months and        6 days, as the applicant acknowledges and as is stated on his DD Form 214.

3.  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