ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:  17 September 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20180008456


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 1982, by adding Airborne School to his military education

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 he graduated from Airborne School in August 1977, while he was enrolled as a Cadet at Georgia Tech.  

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

	a.  He was appointed as a 2nd Lieutenant in the regular Army on 7 June 1978 and on 10 June 1978, with a specialty skill identifier of 21A, Engineers. 

	b.  His Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) in item 17 shows he attended Georgia Institute of Tech for Industry and Systems and the United States Army Engineer School for the Engineer Officer Basic Course; no other schools were listed.

	c.  His Officer Record Brief shows his primary and control specialty as an Engineer.  In item VI (Military Education), shows Engineer Officer Basic Course.  No other specialties or schools were listed.

	d.  The applicant was released from active duty on 31 July 1982.  The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the following in:

* Item 11 – (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) – 21A00, Engineer Officer 4 years and 2 months 
* Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) – Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon
* Item 14 (Military Education)  - Engineer Officer basic Course, 14 weeks"

	e.  His record does not contain official orders or a certificate of training showing he attended and/or completed airborne training.

4.  Army Regulation (AR) 350-1 Army Training and Leader Development states that voluntary airborne training is conducted at the USAIS.  The training qualifies Soldiers in the use of the parachute as a means of deployment. Training takes place in a mentally and physically demanding environment. Airborne training develops leadership skills, self-confidence, and an aggressive spirit. Graduates will receive an SQI of “P” for enlisted Soldiers and an SI of “5P” for officers.  Officers of all components, branches, and functional areas may volunteer for airborne training.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found relief was not warranted.  Based upon the documentary evidence provided by the applicant and found within the military service record, the Board found insufficient evidence to show the applicant attended and graduated from Airborne Training.  For that reason, the Board concluded there was insufficient evidence of an error or injustice which would warrant making a change to 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 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, governs the preparation of the DD Form 214.  It states to list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the    DD Form 214.  Include title, length in weeks, and year completed.  This information is to assist the Soldier in job placement and counseling; therefore, do not list training courses for combat skills.

	a.  Item 25 states to enter service school 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. This entry i8ncludes the highest civilian education level acquired during this period of military service, if appropriate.

	b.  Officer Personnel -  Enter other courses of study and education-level tests, if successfully completed from information contained in item 16 or 33, DA Form 66.


ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20180008456


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