PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:           18 January 2001                   
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR2000037401

	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. Carl W. S. Chun		Director	
	Mrs. Joyce A. Hall		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. John N. Slone		Chairperson	
	Mr. Melvin H. Meyer		Member	
	Mr. John T. Meixell		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 his records to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM).

3.  The applicant states that he would like his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect the award of the ARCOM and the award of the AAM.  In support of his application, he submits a copy of the ARCOM recommendation/approval (DA-Form 638-1), a copy of the ARCOM certificate (dated 21 June 1993, Permanent Order 6-7) and a copy of the Certificate of Achievement.

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he entered active duty on 5 March 1991. He completed the required training and was awarded military occupational specialty 91A1P (Medical Specialist).  

5.  On 26 August 1993, the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty and was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve.  His DD Form 214, shows that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Lapel Button, the National Defense Service Medal, the Marksman Badge (M16), the Parachutist Badge and the Hand Grenade Expert Badge.  It does not show the award of the ARCOM nor does it show the award of the AAM.

6.  The applicant provided a copy of an award certificate for the ARCOM which shows that he received this award for meritorious achievement during the period 2 April 1992 to 2 August 1993 based on Permanent Order 6-7, dated 21 June 1993.

7.  There is no evidence in the applicant’s record that shows he was awarded the AAM.

8.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States, while serving in any capacity with the Army, who distinguishes himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.  The award may be made to any individual recommended for the award.

9.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Achievement Medal is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or to any member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation, who while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area on or after 1 August 1981, distinguished himself by meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than required for award of the Army Commendation Medal.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  There are no orders available to the Board, which authorized the award of the ARCOM or the award of the AAM to the applicant.  However, the applicant has provided evidence to show that he was awarded the ARCOM.  The Board has determined that the evidence is sufficient as a basis for correction of his record to show this award.  Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show the award of the ARCOM.

2.  There is no evidence in the applicant’s service record, which shows that he was awarded the AAM.  Although the applicant furnished a copy of a certificate of achievement for the period of 19 June 1992 to 29 June 1992, it is insufficient evidence to warrant correction of his record.  If the applicant can furnish sufficient evidence such as a permanent order for the AAM he may reapply.

3.  In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.

RECOMMENDATION:

1.  That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the ARCOM.

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

BOARD VOTE:  

__jns___  __mhm___  __jtm___  GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

			John N. Slone
		______________________
		        CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2000037401	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20010118	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	(GRANT)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	107.0020	
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6.