BOARD DATE: 8 August 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160018053 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: 8 August 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160018053 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: 8 August 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160018053 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 his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show unspecified marksmanship badges with Rifle Bars (M-14 and M-1) and Pistol Bar and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled. 2. The applicant states these awards are missing from his DD Form 214. 3. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * page 4 of his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) 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 was appointed as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve on 7 June 1957. He was ordered to active duty on 17 October 1959 for training. On 16 April 1960, he was released from active duty (REFRAD). 3. Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "NA [Not Applicable]." 4. His DA Form 66 shows: * he qualified on the .45 pistol (qualification unknown) on 25 October 1962 * he qualified marksman on the carbine rifle on 11 January 1966 * no awards in item 21 (Awards and Decorations) 5. On 20 February 1969, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve. 6. There are no orders for any marksmanship qualification badges in the available records. REFERENCES: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states marksmanship qualification badges are awarded to indicate the degree in which an individual qualified in a prescribed record course and an appropriate bar is furnished to denote each weapon with which he or she qualified. Basic qualification badges are of three classes: Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marksman. 2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time of his release from active duty, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. It established standardized policy for preparation of the DD Form 214 and stated the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. DISCUSSION: 1. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his REFRAD. 2. The evidence shows: * he qualified on the .45 caliber pistol (qualification unknown) in October 1962, 2 years after his REFRAD * he qualified marksman on the carbine rifle in January 1966, 6 years after his REFRAD 3. His record does not contain evidence to show he was authorized any additional awards. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160018053 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160018053 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 2