IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150011233 BOARD VOTE: _________ _______ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING _____X___ ____X____ ____X____ DENY APPLICATION 2 Enclosures 1. Board Determination/Recommendation 2. Evidence and Consideration IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150011233 BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150011233 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for service in Iraq and any other awards she is authorized. 2. The applicant states, in effect, that awards were omitted from her DD Form 214. 3. The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing. 2. On 7 July 2008, the applicant was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Regular Army. She served in area of concentration 92A (Quartermaster) 3. On 6 December 2011, the applicant was released from active duty by reason of unacceptable conduct. She received an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. She completed 3 years and 5 months of active duty service. 4. Her DD Form 214 shows in: a. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * Army Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star * Army Service Ribbon b. Item 18 (Remarks), she served in Iraq from 3 October 2009 through 27 September 2010. 5. The applicant’s record does not show she was awarded the BSM, nor does the record indicate she is authorized any awards other than those listed on her DD Form 214. REFERENCES: Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the BSM 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. DISCUSSION: 1. All personal decorations require a formal recommendation, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders. There are no recommendations, certificates, or orders for the BSM in the applicant's official military personnel file. 2. There is no evidence indicating she is authorized any awards other than those listed on her DD Form 214. 3. 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 that requirement. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150011233 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150011233 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 2