MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:        

	BOARD DATE:             19 April 2000
	DOCKET NUMBER:    AR1999031109

	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.

	Ms. Joyce A. Wright		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. James P. Huber			
	Mr. Elzey J. Arledge, Jr.		Member	
	Mr. Van B. Cunningham		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:  In effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and to show that he completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS).

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that he served in Vietnam in an infantry MOS of 11C and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal; however, they are not listed on his DD Form 214.  He also states that his AIT at Fort Gordon, Georgia does not appear on his DD Form 214.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant’s official military records are unavailable for review.  However, the available records to the Board show he entered active duty on 22 August 1966 as an equipment storage specialist (76V). He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on 6 September 1969.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show the Bronze Star Medal or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards.

There is no evidence in the available records which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

There are no orders in the available records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Item 23 (Specialty Number & Title), of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he enlisted and served as a equipment storage specialist (76V).

There is no evidence in the available records which shows that he completed AIT in an infantry MOS at Fort Gordon, Georgia.  

Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.

Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS.  They must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size.  The Awards Branch of the Total Army Personnel Command has advised, in similar cases, that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H.

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 was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, he is not entitled to this award.

2.  The Board noted the applicant’s contention that he served in Vietnam in an infantry MOS and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.  However, evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted and served as an equipment storage specialist.  There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.  There is no evidence the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS, or that he served in an infantry unit or infantry position in combat during his assignment in Vietnam.  Therefore, he is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.

3.  The available records fail to show that he completed AIT in an infantry MOS
at Fort Gordon, Georgia.  Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show this entry.

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 the aforementioned 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:

JPH_____  EJA____  VBC_____  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

	Karl F. Schneider
       Director, Army Review Board Agency

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999031109	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	20000419	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	HD	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19690906	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .635-200	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.  60		
2.  157		
3.		
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5.		
6.