BOARD DATE:  23 May 2019

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160012223 
		
APPLICANT REQUESTS: her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty) to be updated to reflect:

*	Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
*	Cold War Award 

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three year time frame provided in Title 
10, U.S. Code, section 1552 (b); however, the Army Board for Correction of 
Military Records conducted a substantive review of this case and determined it is 
in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. 

2.  The applicant states she was awarded the ARCOM and Cold War award after 
her discharge. 

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 April 1987.  She received an 
honorable discharge on 20 October 1995.  She served 8 years and 21 month of 
active service, and 5 months and 24 days of Foreign Service. 

4.  The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows she 
served in Saudi Arabia from 15 October 1991 to 8 April 1991.  She received 
credit for the Defense of Saudi Arabia campaign and Liberation and Defense of 
Kuwait campaign. 

5. The applicant received the following awards, as shown of her DD Form 214

*	Army Lapel Button
*	Army Achievement Medal
*	Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)
*	National Defense Service Medal
*	Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 3 Bronze Service Stars
*	Noncommissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon
*	Army Service Ribbon
*	Kuwait Liberation Medal

6.  Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army 
Commendation Medal requires a formal recommendation and approval through 
the chain of command and announcement in orders.  The applicant’s record is 
void of any recommendations for the Army Commendation Medal or orders 
awarding her the Army Commendation Medal.  

7. The applicant served during the period in which she would be eligible for the 
Certificate of Recognition for service during the Cold War.  Army Regulation   
600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Cold War Recognition Certificate is not 
governed by the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) and, 
as a result, is not shown on a discharge document.  The Secretary of Defense 
approved awarding the Cold War Recognition Certificate to all members of the 
armed forces and qualified Federal government civilian personnel who faithfully 
and honorably served the United States anytime during the Cold War era, which 
is defined as 2 September 1945 to 26 December 1991.  The applicant may 
submit a request in writing to Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources 
Command, Cold War Recognition, ATTN: AHRC-CWRS, 1600 Spearhead 
Division Avenue, Fort Knox, KY  40122.

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BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting evidence, the Board determined 
that no relief was warranted.  

1.  ARCOM:  The Board determined that no documentation was provided or 
found within the record showing the applicant was ever awarded the requested 
Army Commendation Medal.  

2. Cold War Award:  The Army does not award medals for the Cold War and 
therefore it is not added to discharge documents.  However, the applicant is 
eligible to receive a Cold War Recognition certificate.  Certificates are not added 
to discharge documents.

BOARD VOTE:

Member 1	Member 2	Member 3

:	:	:	Full Grant 

:	:	:	Partial Grant 

:	:	:	Formal Hearing Grant 

: X 	:X	:X	Deny


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.

However, the applicant may receive a Cold War Recognition Certificate by 
submitting a request in writing to:

Commander, 
U.S. Army Human Resources Command 
Cold War Recognition, ATTN: AHRC-CWRS 
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY  40122


					 
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.

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE(S):

Not applicable

REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction 
of military records must be filed within three 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 three-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the 
interest of justice to do so.  

2.  The Cold War Recognition Certificate is not governed by the provisions of 
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) and, as a result, is not shown on a 
discharge document.  The Secretary of Defense approved awarding the Cold 
War Recognition Certificate to all members of the armed forces and qualified 
federal government civilian personnel who faithfully and honorably served the 
United States anytime during the Cold War era, which is defined as 2 September 
1945 to 26 December 1991.  The applicant may submit a request in writing to 
Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Cold War Recognition, 
ATTN: AHRC-CWRS, 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue, Fort Knox, KY  40122. 

3.  AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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, distinguishes 
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.

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