PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF: 

	BOARD DATE:           18 January 2001
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR2000041878

	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	
	Mr. Robert J. McGowan		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 that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, for an Active Duty for Training (ADT) tour be corrected to reflect his actual separation date of 21 May 1999 plus 2 days' travel time, and a second award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM).

3.  The applicant states that he entered on a 139-day ADT tour with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters, Department of the Army. His tour length was extended twice, but his DD Form 214 does not reflect all of the additional time served.  In support of his application, he provides:  a self-authored letter dated 15 April 2000; a copy of his DD Form 214; a copy of his certificate for award of the AAM; Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) Orders T-10-817971, dated 30 October 1998; Orders T-10-817971A01, dated 2 November 1998; Orders T-10-817971A02, dated 20 November 1998, Orders T-10-817971A03, dated 18 February 1999; Orders T-10-817971A04, dated 28 April 1999; and Leave and Earnings Statements for the periods 990514 and 990601.

4.  The applicant’s military records show that he is a major in the United States Army Reserve.  On 2 November 1998, he reported for a 139-day ADT tour.  During his tour of duty, he received amendments increasing his ADT tour to 201 days.  He served on active duty and was paid through 21 May 1999.  His DD Form 214 reflects his separation date as 29 April 1999.  He received an AAM for the period 2 November 1998 through 29 April 1999.  His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) shows that he was previously awarded an AAM for the 4 May through 2 July 1993.

5.  The Department of Defense (DOD) Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R) defines creditable active service.  Time spent on active duty does not include travel time and is not accounted for on DD Form 214.  Travel time is accounted for on orders for the purpose of allotting travel pay and related benefits.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant entered a 139-day ADT tour of duty on 2 November 1998.  This tour was extended to 201 days, making his separation date 21 May 1999.  This is supported by amended orders and his finance records which show that he was paid for active duty through 21 May 1999.

2.  The applicant's DD Form 214 is incorrect.  It reflects a separation date of "0000 - 04 - 29" in Block 12b, and net active service of "0000 - 05 - 28" in Block 12c.  The separation date should be "1999 - 05 - 21" in Block 12b, and the net active service should be "0000 - 06 - 20" in Block 12c.

3.  Travel time is not shown on the DD Form 214.
4.  The applicant received the AAM for his ADT tour.  This was his second award of the AAM.

5.  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 issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214:

a.  Reflecting "1999 - 05 - 21" in Block 12b and "0000 - 06 - 20" in Block 12c, and

	b.  Showing in Block 13 a second award of the Army Achievement Medal.

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	AR2000041878	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20010118	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	GRANT PLUS	
REVIEW AUTHORITY	DASA	
ISSUES         1.	110.0100	
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