PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF: 

	BOARD DATE:            22 July 1999                  
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR1999015350

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

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Ms. Wanda L. Waller		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Calvin M. Fowler		Chairperson	
	Mr. Thomas N. Kuhn		Member	
	Mr. Raymond J. Wagner		Member	

	The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

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

FINDINGS:

1.  The applicant has exhausted or the Board has waived the requirement for exhaustion of all administrative remedies afforded by existing law or regulations.

2.  The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) to show Unit Police and Court Reporter.  He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Good Conduct Medal.

3.  The applicant states, in effect, that he received a copy of his DD Form 214 in November 1997 and discovered the missing items.  He contends that he served as a police shift leader from 1980 to 1981 and his duties were the same as the military police.  He also contends that his military occupational specialty (MOS) was court reporter during his reserve duty from 1982 to 1984.  In support of his application, he submits a letter of explanation, two Certificates of Achievement, several Reserve orders and a copy of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). 

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted on 5 September 1978 for a period of 3 years.  He served in Germany as a cannon crewman from 
6 April 1980 to 31 August 1981, was honorably discharged on 1 September 1981 and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement).  The applicant was honorably discharged from the Ready Reserve on 19 March 1985. 

5.  The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show Unit Police or Court Reporter in item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty).  The DD Form 214 does not show the Good Conduct Medal as an authorized award.   

6.  The applicant’s personnel records show he was awarded primary MOS 13B (cannon crewman) on 25 January 1979 and secondary MOS 36L (electronic switching systems repairer) on 13 November 1979.  His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows his duty MOS was 13B during his assignment in Germany (9 April 1980 through 31 August 1981).    

7.  The applicant provided a copy of a Scroll of Appreciation, dated 25 August 1981, for outstanding performance of duty as a member of the 3d Brigade,
3d Armd Div [Armored Division] Unit Police during the period November 1980 through August 1981. 

8.  The applicant provided a copy of a Certificate of Achievement, dated 
17 August 1981, for “Outstanding service and achievement while assigned as cannon crewman in First Howitzer Section, Battery “A”, 2d Battalion, 27th Field Artillery from 9 April 1980 to 31 August 1981.  Your duty performance as unit police shift leader at Ray Barracks, Friedberg, Germany has demonstrated a desire to excel and you are an example for your peers and subordinates to follow, and a credit to yourself, the 3d Armored Division and United States Army”.

9.  The applicant’s personnel records indicate that he served in MOS 71E (court reporter) during his reserve duty.

10.  DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 5 September 1985, shows that the Army Reserve Personnel Center in St. Louis, Missouri, determined that the applicant was entitled to the Good Conduct Medal.  This award is also not shown on the applicant’s DD Form 214.

11.  Army Regulation 635-5 established the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  In pertinent part it states that the primary MOS or Area of Concentration (AOC) and all additional MOS/AOC served for a period of one year or more, during soldier’s continuous active military service will be entered in item 11 (Primary Specialty).

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The Board noted the applicant’s contention that he served as a police shift leader from 1980 to 1981 and that his duties were the same as the military police.  However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows that he was awarded or served in MOS 95 (military police) while on active duty.  The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded primary MOS 13B and secondary MOS 36L.  The Board also notes that the Certificate of Achievement provided by the applicant clearly states that he was assigned as cannon crewman performing the duty of unit police shift leader.  Therefore, there is no basis for correction of item 11 of the applicant’s DD Form 214. 

2.  The applicant’s contention that his military occupational specialty (MOS) was court reporter during his reserve duty from 1982 to 1984 is supported by the evidence of record.  However, this service was performed after the separation date for his period of active duty.  Therefore, his reserve service cannot be shown on this DD Form 214.  

3.  The applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. 

4.  In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record, but only 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 Good Conduct Medal.

2.  That so much of the application as is in excess of the foregoing be denied. 

BOARD VOTE:  

CMF____  TNK_____  RJW____  GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

		Calvin M. Fowler______
		        CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999015350	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	19990722	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19810901	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR 635-200 Chapter 5  	
DISCHARGE REASON	Short length of time remaining on active duty precludes reassignment	
BOARD DECISION	(GRANT)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	100.0500	
2.	107.0056	
3.		
4.		
5.		
6.