ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	

	BOARD DATE:  4 September 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170001154


APPLICANT REQUESTS: his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report 
of Transfer or Discharge) to show, in effect,

*	a change to the primary military occupational specialty (MOS) from 63C 
(General Vehicle Repairman) to 63B (Wheeled Vehicle Repairman)
*	combat time (1968-1969
*	hostile fire pay(1968-1969)

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three year time frame provided in Title 10, United 
States Code (USC), 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, in effect, his DD Form 214 shows MOS 63C, should be 
transferred to 63B, and shows no combat time or hostile fire pay for his period of service 
between 1968 to 1969.  He states the document contains an incomplete data entry, 
which, at the time of his application, was causing problems with his entry into the 
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (CVMA).

3.  A review of the applicant’s service record shows:

	a.  He was inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States on 13 February 
1968.

	b.  He completed 7 weeks of training at Fort Ord, CA, and was awarded MOS 62B 
on or about 1968.

	c.  On or about 10 July 1968, he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters 
Company (HHC), 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry, Korea, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), in 
duty MOS 63B.

	d.  Special Orders Number 90, dated 31 March 1969 promoted the applicant to the 
temporary rank and grade of specialist 4 (SP4)/E-4 on 11 March 1969 and assigned him 
to perform duties in the MOS 63C2O.

	e.  Special Orders Number 91, dated 1 April 1969, withdrew the applicant’s primary 
MOS of 63B2O also on 11 March 1969 and awarded 63C2O as his primary MOS, with 
63B2O as his secondary MOS, under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 600-200, 
(Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 2-32d(4).

	f.  Upon completion of his tour in Korea, he was reassigned to Fort Riley, KS where 
he performed duties in the MOS 63C2O as an Engineer Powertrain Repairman Forman.

	g.  DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), shows in:

*	Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties), the applicant was awarded the 
primary MOS (PMOS) of 63C2O on 11 March 1969 and 63B2O was awarded 
as his secondary MOS (SMOS)
*	Item 27 (Military Education), the applicant completed the 63B Wheel Vehicle 
Repairman) course in 1968
*	Item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Korea 
from 4 July 1968 to 6 August 1969
*	Item 38 (Record of Assignments), shows, in part, he was assigned to HHC, 
2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry, in the duty MOS of 63B on or about 10 July 1968, 
however, the principal duty title “Wheel Vehicle Repairman” was lined out and 
“General Vehicle Repairman was entered in its place; his record does show 
he served approximately 11 months and 2 days in the MOS 63C from 
11 March 1969 to 12 February 1970
*	Item 39 (Campaigns) does not list any campaigns for the applicant

	h.  The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 12 February 1970 and 
transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve.  His DD Form 214 shows in:

*	Item 22c (Foreign and /or Sea Service), the applicant served 1 year, 1 month, 
and 3 days in the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC)
*	Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title), “63C2O Gen Vehicle Repairman”
*	Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and 
Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), shows, in part, the applicant was awarded 
or authorized the National Defense Service Medal and two overseas bars
*	Item 25 (Education and Training Completed, shows, in part, the applicant 
completed “CST – 7 WEEKS – 1968 – WHEEL VEHICLE RPRMN”
*	Item 30 (Remarks), is void of information related to combat service

	i.  His service record was void of documents clearly showing he was assigned to a 
combat environment where he was entitled to hostile fire pay.  

4.  By regulation (AR 600-200), re-designation of PMOS is mandatory upon promotion 
to a higher grade in MOS other than currently designated PMOS.  In such instances, 
MOS in which promoted will be designated PMOS and promotion to a higher grade will 
immediately follow.

5.  By regulation (AR 635-5), the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most 
recent period of continuous active duty.  It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current 
active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of release from active 
duty, retirement, or discharge.  The information entered thereon reflects the conditions 
as they existed at the time of separation.  The regulation states, in part,

	a.  Item 22c, enter total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for 
the period covered by the DD Form 214 and last oversea theater in which service was 
performed, e.g., “Foreign and /or Sea Service (USAREUR).”

	b.  Item 23a, enter primary MOS code number and title.

	c.  Item 24, enter from section 9, DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) all 
decorations, service medals, campaign credits, and badges awarded or authorized, 
omitting authorities cited therein.

	d.  Item 25, enter service schools, including major courses which were successfully 
completed, and military sponsored courses completed in civilian schools and colleges 
during period covered by the DD Form 214 being prepared.

	e.  Item 30 (Remarks) states, in part, will be used to complete entries too long for 
their respective blocks.  When used for cross-reference, the item number must precede 
the continued information. 

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found relief was 
not warranted.  The applicant’s contentions were carefully considered.  His record 
shows he received published orders changing his PMOS to 63C, which is reflected on 
his DD Form 214.  His record is absent any evidence showing he served in a combat 
area during his time in military service.  His record shows he served in Korea for 
approximately 13 months.  Based upon the documentary evidence presented by the 
applicant and found within the military service record, the Board agreed there was no 
error to his separation document which would warrant changing the applicant’s record.



BOARD VOTE:
Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	:X	:X	DENY APPLICATION


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.


	  
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.

REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, USC, 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.  Army Regulation 600-200, paragraph 2-32d(4), provides, in part, re-designation of 
PMOS is mandatory upon promotion to a higher grade in MOS other than currently 
designated PMOS.  In such instances, MOS in which promoted will be designated 
PMOS and promotion to a higher grade will immediately follow. 

3.  The DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous 
active duty.  It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and 
prior inactive duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 
discharge.  The information entered thereon reflects the conditions as they existed at 
the time of separation.  The ABCMR limits corrective action to documents that can be 
individually reviewed after a Soldier's separation, such as the DD Form 214.  

4.  Army Regulation 635-5, provides standardized policy for the preparation of the 
DD Form 214, which is a synopsis of the Soldier’s most recent period of continuous 
active duty.  The regulation states, in part,

	a.  Item 22c, enter total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for 
the period covered by the DD Form 214 and last oversea theater in which service was 
performed, e.g., “Foreign and /or Sea Service (USAREUR).”

	b.  Item 23a, enter primary MOS code number and title.

	c.  Item 24, enter from section 9, DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) all 
decorations, service medals, campaign credits, and badges awarded or authorized, 
omitting authorities cited therein.

	d.  Item 25, enter service schools, including major courses which were successfully 
completed, and military sponsored courses completed in civilian schools and colleges 
during period covered by the DD Form 214 being prepared.

	e.  Item 30 (Remarks) states, in part, will be used to complete entries too long for 
their respective blocks.  When used for cross-reference, the item number must precede 
the continued information. 

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20170001154

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