BOARD DATE: 13 September 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150012882 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 BOARD DATE: 13 September 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150012882 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. BOARD DATE: 13 September 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150012882 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 award of secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) 75B (Personnel Administration Specialist). 2. The applicant states he worked as a personnel administration specialist from 15 December 1991 to 12 May 1993, thus meeting the standard of on the job training. 3. The applicant provides: * Orders 19-10, award of the Army Achievement Medal * Certificate of Achievement * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) 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. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 May 1990. He completed the training requirements and he was awarded primary PMOS 11B (Infantryman), in or about September 1990. 3. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry at Fort Lewis, WA when he reenlisted on 24 November 1992 for 3 years under the Army Service School reenlistment option for training in MOS 91T (Animal Care Specialist). 4. He completed the Basic Animal Care Specialist Course from 26 July 1993 to 24 September 1994. He was assigned to the Troop Command, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX. 5. He also reenlisted on 20 June 1995 for 3 years under the Current Station Stabilization reenlistment option. He departed Fort Sam Houston for Korea around July 1996. 6. Permanent Order (PO) 156-2, issued by the South Texas Veterinary Service Support Area, Fort Sam Houston, TX, dated 4 June 1996, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for service as an Animal Care Specialist from 9 November 1993 to 30 July 1996. 7. He served in Kore a from July 1996 to July 1997, as an Animal Care Specialist with the 106th Medical Detachment before he was honorably discharged on 12 July 1997 due to hardship. 8. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he completed 7 years, 1 month, and 21 days of active service. Item 11 (Primary Specialty (List number, title, and years and months in specialty, list additional specialty numbers and titles involving period of one or more years)) contains the entries: * 91T10, Animal Care Specialist, 3 years and 10 months * 11B10, Infantryman, 6 years and 10 months 9. He provides: a. Certificate of Achievement, undated, showing he served as an assistant to the Battalion S-1 Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, when assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry, from 10 to 20 January 1993. This certificate shows he kept the battalion strength up to date making possible constant accountability of the members of the battalion. b. Orders Number 19-10, issued by Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry, on 15 April 1992, awarding him the Army Achievement Medal for service as the battalion SIDPERS clerk from 1 January to 15 April 1992. c. DA Form 638-1, dated 3 May 1993, approving award of the Army Achievement Medal for service as the battalion administrative specialist from 15 December 1991 to 12 May 1993 while assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry. REFERENCES: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of their military service. It is important that information entered on the form should be complete and accurate. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214. The version in effect at the time stated Item 11 shows the primary specialty, title, and number of years/months in specialty; it also shows any additional specialties involving periods of one year or more. 2. Army Regulation 614-200 (Enlisted Assignment and Utilization Management), in effect in 1997, covered the policy for selection of enlisted Soldiers for assignment, utilization, reclassification, details, transfers, and training. Chapter 2 stated commanders are responsible for approving reclassification for Soldiers in the grade of E-6 and below when their MOS is authorized by the U.S. Army Total Personnel Command’s (PERSCOM) Reenlistment/Reclassification In/Out Call Message, or otherwise directed by PERSCOM. 3. Army Regulation 611-201 (Enlisted Career Management Fields and Military Occupational Specialties), 1994 version, prescribed the enlisted MOS classification structure of the Army. Career management fields in this regulation were the basis for the management of enlisted personnel. Enlisted personnel are used in positions classified in their PMOS. When that is not possible, they will be assigned in their SMOS. If an individual is to be used in an additionally awarded MOS (AMOS), the AMOS should be related to the CMF of his or her PMOS. a. MOS 75B fell within the Career Management Field of 71. MOS 75B required a minimum physical profile of 3-2-2-2-2, a minimum score of 95 in aptitude area-CL, the ability to type at a minimum speed of 20 net words per minute, and completion of a resident course of instruction for MOS 75B conducted at or under the auspices of the U.S. Army Adjutant General School. b. On the job training was used to confirm award of a skill qualification identifier (SQI), which is the fifth digit in the enlisted Soldier's MOS. An SQI designates qualification that require formal training and/or a certain number of months of on the job training, as certified by the commander. DISCUSSION: The applicant was formally trained in MOS 11B and MOS 91T. Although he may have worked in MOS 75B in his infantry unit, he was never formally trained in MOS 75B. On the job training was used for verification of award of an SQI, not for award of an MOS. His DD Form 214 correctly lists the two MOSs that he was trained in and awarded. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150012882 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150012882 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 2