MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:   

	BOARD DATE:           22 February 2001   
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR2000047320

	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. Carl W. S. Chun		Director	
	Ms. Wanda L. Waller		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Raymond V. O’Connor		Chairperson	
	Mr. Ted S. Kanamine		Member	
	Mr. Stanley Kelley		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:  Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course; two temporary duty assignments in Egypt and Kuwait; and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)).

APPLICANT STATES:  That these items are not stated on his DD Form 214.  In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214.  

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

The applicant enlisted on 17 August 1995 for a period of 3 years.  He served as a fighting vehicle infantryman and was honorably released from active duty on 
16 August 1998.

Item 14 (Military Education) on the applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, shows the entry “NONE//NOTHING FOLLOWS”.  Item 12f (Foreign Service) on the DD Form 214 shows the entry “0000 00 00”.  His DD Form 214 does not show any award of the Army Commendation Medal as an authorized award.    

There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant completed the Combat Lifesaver Course.

There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant served in Egypt from September 1997 to October 1997 or that he served in Kuwait from January 1998 to April 1998.  The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record is not contained in the available records.

There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was recommended for or awarded any awards of the Army Commendation Medal.

Army Regulation 635-5 establishes the policies and procedures for completion and distribution of the DD Form 214.  In pertinent part it states that item 
14 (Military Education) will list formal in service training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by title, length in weeks, and month and year completed.  This information is to assist the soldier after separation in job placement and counseling; therefore, training courses for combat skills are not listed.

Army Regulation 635-5, in pertinent part, directs that foreign service performed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 12f.  The regulation also states that the amount of foreign service will be taken from the soldier’s Enlisted Qualification Record or, if necessary, verified from the soldier’s Military Personnel Records Jacket.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces 
of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after
6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service.  As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.  The bronze oak leaf cluster is awarded to denote the second and succeeding awards of certain decorations, among which is the Army Commendation Medal.

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, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he completed the Combat Lifesaver Course.  Further, training courses for combat skills are not listed on the DD Form 214.  Therefore, there is no basis for correction of item 14 (Military Education) on the applicant’s DD Form 214. 

2.  There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he served in Egypt from September 1997 to October 1997 or that he served in Kuwait from January 1998 to April 1998.  Therefore, there is no basis for correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) on the applicant’s DD Form 214.

3.  There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that the was recommended for or awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal.  Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster). 

4.  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 this requirement.

5.  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

RVO____  TSK____  SK______  DENY APPLICATION

		    Carl W. S. Chun
		    Director, Army Board for Correction
    of Military Records

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2000047320	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20010222	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19980816	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR 635-200 Chapter 4	
DISCHARGE REASON	Completion of required active service	
BOARD DECISION	(NC, GRANT , DENY, GRANT PLUS)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	100.0700	
2.	107.0200	
3.		
4.		
5.		
6.