ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:  26 August 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170015159


APPLICANT REQUESTS: that his DD form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) reflect his Air Assault training in block 13 (decorations).

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

* DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
* Copy of Air Assault Diploma
* Copy of DD Form 214

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 that he would like his DD 214 amended to reflect his Air Assault Diploma in block 13 (decorations) because there is no mention of his air assault training on his DD Form 214.  He used his Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits and when he filed for service connected conditions he noticed the missing training.  He believes that this is an injustice to not include the time and training spent to succeed in the air assault course. 

3.  The applicant provided a copy of his Air Assault diploma which shows the grade private/E-2, the name X___, and the social security number of Xxx-Xx-XXXX graduating the course on 29 October 2012.  A copy of his DD Form 214 shows that block 13 does not reflect the applicant’s award of the air assault badge.

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

	a.  He enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 14 February 2012.

	b.  The Sabalauski Air Assault School diploma, dated 29 October 2012, shows that the applicant successfully completed the Air Assault Course which would award the applicant the Air Assault Badge.

	c.  His was discharged from active duty on 9 January 2014.  His DD Form 214 shows that he completed 1 year, 10 months, and 26 days of active duty service with an honorable character of service.  No document was found in his records awarding/authorizing the air assault badge.  However, he was awarded or authorized:

* National Defense Service Medal
* Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
* Army Service Ribbon

5.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the basic eligibility criteria consist of satisfactory completion of an air assault training course according to the 
TRADOC standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction.  Commanders of divisions and separate brigades operating Air Assault Courses in accordance with TRADOC standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction are authorized to award the Air Assault badge.

6.  Army Regulation (AR) 635-8 (Separation Documents) DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).will be issued to provide missing information or to correct any information.  Block 13 (decorations) list all
federally recognized awards and decorations for all periods of service.  Do not use abbreviations.  Do not enter foreign or State level awards on DD Form 214.  “DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) will be issued to provide missing information.”  DD Form 215 will be issued when the missing information becomes available.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found the relief was not warranted.  The applicant’s contentions were carefully considered.  He provided a certificate that shows he graduated the course; however, the duration of the course is not reflected.  Regulatory guidance provides that when entering military education on the DD Form 214, the course’s name, duration in weeks, and the year of completion is reflected.  The Board agreed there is insufficient evidence to grant relief.



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 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the basic eligibility criteria consist of satisfactory completion of an air assault training course according to the 
TRADOC standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction.  Commanders of divisions and separate brigades operating Air Assault Courses in accordance with TRADOC standardized Air Assault Core Program of Instruction are authorized to award the Air Assault badge.

3.  Army Regulation (AR) 635-8 (Separation Documents) DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).will be issued to provide missing information or to correct any information.  Block 13 (decorations) list all
federally recognized awards and decorations for all periods of service.  Do not use abbreviations.  Do not enter foreign or State level awards on DD Form 214.  
“DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) will be issued to provide missing information.”  DD Form 215 will be issued when the missing information becomes available.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//

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