ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2019 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20170017029 APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his records to show he was awarded the military occupational specialty (MOS) 05G2O (Crypto Gear Operator) as his secondary MOS (SMOS). 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 (ABCMR) 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 placed an “X” in the “Yes” box in Item 6a (Is This a Request for Reconsideration or a Prior Appeal?), indicating he request a reconsideration of his case. His records were void of a prior case regarding the applicant’s request to award a secondary MOS. 3. The applicant states, in effect, he performed on the job training for MOS 05G2O. The dates of training were on or about 12 December 1970 until on or about April 1971. He states during this time, he went on several missions with his team to areas where he was exposed to hostile enemy fire. He states he does not know why his records are in error. The MOS 05G2O should show in his records as his secondary MOS. 4. A review of the applicant’s service records shows the following: a. He enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years on 17 October 1968. b. The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), shows in: * Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties), he was awarded the primary MOS (PMOS) of 76Y (Unit & Organizational Supply Specialist) * Item 27 (Military Education), shows he completed the Unit and Organizational Supply Specialist Course and the Warehouse Procedures Course; both in 1969 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments), shows the applicant’s principal duty in all assignments listed (other than his basic combat training) show the applicant served in the Duty MOS (DMOS) of 76Y, Unit and Organizational Supply Specialist c. The applicants service record was void of evidence that clearly shows he was awarded or received any formal military school training or on the job training (OJT) in the MOS of 05G during his period of active duty service. However, his service record contained a DA Form 2545 (Cryptographic Access Authorization, Briefing Certificates), signed by the applicant on 1 April 1969, which shows he was granted access to cryptographic information while assigned to the U.S. Army Security Agency. d. Special Orders Number 41, dated 29 February 1972, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, Washington DC, relieved the applicant from active duty under the authority of “Army Security Agency Command Strength (ASA CMD STR) Drawdown, United States Army Security Agency (USASA) Message (MSG) 082230Z, Feb 1972, SPN 436. He was transferred him to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement), effective 8 March 1972. e. DA Form 2962 (Security Termination Statement and Debriefing Certificate), dated 3 March 1972, shows the applicant initialed he was aware of the applicable references related to access to defense information in Part II (References). He also initialed applicable statements in Part III (Security Termination and Debriefing Statement) next to his security clearance level for access to cryptographic material or information, and had special intelligence travel restrictions until March 1973 f. On 8 March 1972, the applicant was released honorably from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement). His DD Form 214 shows that he was released from active duty under the authority of “ASA CMD STR Drawdown USASA MSG 082230Z, Feb 1972, SPN 436, for a reduction in strength of USASA enlisted personnel in their first term. He completed 1year, 3 months and 11 days of active service during this period. 5. Contemporaneous Army regulations governing award of an MOS, resulting from OJT, is not available for review. However, a subsequent version of applicable regulations are provided. 6. By regulation (Army Regulation (AR) 350-1 (Army Training and Leader Development) currently in effect, a program, like OJT, is another method of delivering training and a process commanders and supervisors use to train personnel and improve individual skills and knowledge, cross train individuals, or qualify individuals for award of an occupational specialty. The OJT programs can be formal or informal. a. Formal OJT is a structured, closely managed training program designed, developed, and closely guided by the training proponent and implemented by the unit commander. Training is based on the critical tasks for the job or duty position being trained. A TASS course can include formal OJT. b. Informal OJT is a unit or organization program designed to prepare Soldiers and DA civilians to perform tasks that relate to a specific duty position within the unit or organization. The unit commander or supervisor identifies the tasks, designates trainers, and approves the training materials and performance standards. The first–line supervisor schedules and supervises the training and evaluates the Soldier’s or DA civilian’s performance of tasks. 7. AR 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management) currently in effect, states: a. Military education entries will be made for the successful completion of each formal course of instruction resulting in the award of a specialty skill identifier, military occupational specialty, additional skill identifier, or skill qualification identifier that makes a direct contribution to proficiency in a particular specialty skill identifier or military occupational specialty. For all schools and courses, an entry will be made for successful completion of any course of instruction conducted under military sponsorship or direction. b. Basic criteria for military education course code include the following: (1) Course must be listed in the Army Training Requirements and Resource System. (2) Resident course hours with a minimum of 40 hours per 1 week per 5 days of instruction. 8. TRADOC Regulation (TR) 350-18 (Training – The Army School Systems TASS (The Army School System) in the paragraph 3-38 currently in effect, states: a. TASS schools will issue diplomas or certificates of completion to all students on successful completion of courses to students who meet course completion criteria established by the student assessment plan for a TATS (Total Army Training System) course. b. Certificates and diplomas will contain: (1) Complete course title and course identification number. (2) Student's full name, grade, course, or phase, and beginning and completion dates of the course and hours. c. Commanders/commandants may issue locally produced certificates to students who successfully complete courses. They may also issue certificates for constructive, equivalent, or operational credit. Reference paragraph 3-33. 9. By regulation (Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents)), in effect at the time, 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 the preparation of the DD Form 214. It 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 release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. In Item 23a of the DD Form 214, in part, enter the primary MOS (PMOS) code number, title, and date of award. In addition, enter the PMOS evaluation score and date of score. The regulation at the time did not address the listing of a SMOS or an additional MOS on separation documents. BOARD DISCUSSION: After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found relief was not warranted. The applicant’s contentions were carefully considered. Regulatory guidance during his period of service, required preparers of the DD Form 214 to list only the primary MOS. Based upon the documentary evidence provided by the applicant and found within the military service record, the Board agreed there was no error or injustice in this case, which would warrant making a change to the applicant’s military 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 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. Contemporaneous Army regulations governing award of an MOS, resulting from OJT, is not available for review. However, a subsequent version of applicable regulations are provided. 3. AR 350-1, paragraph 1-28 currently in effect, provides, a program, like OJT, is another method of delivering training and a process commanders and supervisors use to train personnel and improve individual skills and knowledge, cross train individuals, or qualify individuals for award of an occupational specialty. The OJT programs can be formal or informal. a. Formal OJT is a structured, closely managed training program designed, developed, and closely guided by the training proponent and implemented by the unit commander. Training is based on the critical tasks for the job or duty position being trained. A TASS course can include formal OJT. b. Informal OJT is a unit or organization program designed to prepare Soldiers and DA civilians to perform tasks that relate to a specific duty position within the unit or organization. The unit commander or supervisor identifies the tasks, designates trainers, and approves the training materials and performance standards. The first–line supervisor schedules and supervises the training and evaluates the Soldier’s or DA civilian’s performance of tasks. 4. AR 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management) paragraph 5-14 currently in effect, provides: a. Military education entries will be made for the successful completion of each formal course of instruction resulting in the award of a specialty skill identifier, military occupational specialty, additional skill identifier, or skill qualification identifier that makes a direct contribution to proficiency in a particular specialty skill identifier or military occupational specialty. For all schools and courses, an entry will be made for successful completion of any course of instruction conducted under military sponsorship or direction. b. Basic criteria for military education course code include the following: (1) Course must be listed in the Army Training Requirements and Resource System. (2) Resident course hours with a minimum of 40 hours per 1 week per 5 days of instruction. 5. TRADOC Regulation (TR) 350-18 (Training – The Army School Systems TASS (The Army School System) in the paragraph 3-38 currently in effect, provides: a. TASS schools will issue diplomas or certificates of completion to all students on successful completion of courses to students who meet course completion criteria established by the student assessment plan for a TATS (Total Army Training System) course. b. Certificates and diplomas will contain: (1) Complete course title and course identification number. (2) Student's full name, grade, course, or phase, and beginning and completion dates of the course and hours. c. Commanders/commandants may issue locally produced certificates to students who successfully complete courses. They may also issue certificates for constructive, equivalent, or operational credit. Reference paragraph 3-33. 6. Army Regulation 635-5, paragraph 2-4, in effect at the time, 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 the preparation of the DD Form 214. It 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 release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. In Item 23a of the DD Form 214, in part, enter the primary MOS (PMOS) code number, title, and date of award. In addition, enter the PMOS evaluation score and date of score. The regulation at the time did not address the listing of a SMOS or an additional MOS on separation documents. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20170017029 6 1