ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2019 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20180014390 APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 June 2010 to show all his completed military education. APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 June 2010 FACTS: 1. The applicant did not file within the 3 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 2010 DD Form 214 does not show he completed high school in 1984, basic training in 1987, advanced individual training in 1987 and a railway car repairman course in 1992. He states he is pending employment and needs his records corrected as soon as possible. 3. As a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG), the applicant entered active duty for training on 25 March 1987. The purpose of his active duty for training was to attend his basic combat skills training course and his advanced skills training in the Army’s Food Service Specialist Course. He was discharged on 31 July 1987 and was issued a DD Form 214 for this brief period of service wherein he was awarded a military occupational specialty by Orders 169-507, dated 18 June 1987. In Block 14 (Military Education) of his 1987 DD Form 214 it shows he attended and graduated from Food Service Specialist Course, an 8 week course in July 1987. His reason for separation was completion of required active duty training. 4. On 1 February 1988, he was discharged from the WIARNG as an unsatisfactory participant. He was issued a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for his period of service from 25 February 1987 to 1 February 1988. Block 12 (Military Education) of his NGB Form 22 shows he attended a Food Service Specialist, 8 week course, during the month of April 1987. He was awarded a primary occupational specialty. 5. Filed in the applicant’s personnel record is DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) showing he entered active duty on 7 June 1991 and departed from his Fort Eustis, Virginia active duty post on 13 July 1992. His record also contains a U.S. Army Transportation School Diploma showing he completed the requirements for a Railway Car Repairer Course for military occupational specialty 88Q. The course was from 10 June 1991 to 13 July 1991. (It is noted he did not receive a DD Form 214 for this brief period of active duty service because it was less than 90 days.) 6. As a member of the United States Army Reserve (USAR), he entered active duty on 16 October 1994 and was released from active duty upon the completion of his required active duty service on 3 March 1995. There is no evidence he successfully completed a course of instruction during this 4 month and 18 day period of active duty service. As he served for more than 90 days of active duty service, he was issued a DD Form 214 upon his release from active duty. Block 14 contains the entry "None." 7. On 31 July 1997, he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty as a food service specialist. He served for 12 years, 10 months and 14 days of active service. He was discharged on 14 June 2010 due to a non-combat related disability. He was entitled to severance pay. There is no evidence in his official military personnel record during this more than 12 year period of active service showing he attended military schools. Therefore, Block 14 of his 2010 shows the entry "None." 8. In the processing of this application, an advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC) on 6 May 2019. The staff at the AHRC reviewed his application, evidence and personnel record. They opined there is no documentation in his record or provided by the applicant showing he completed in- service training courses during the periods covered by his DD Forms 214. 9. A copy of this advisory opinion was sent to the applicant on 7 May 2019 for his review or rebuttal. He did not respond. BOARD DISCUSSION: 1. The Board carefully considered the applicant’s request, supporting documents and evidence in the records. The Board considered the applicant’s statement, his service record and periods of active duty, completion of training and the advisory opinion from Army Human Resources Command. Based on a preponderance of evidence the Board determined that the military training entries reflected on his DD Forms 214 were not in error or unjust. 2. After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that relief was not warranted. BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF : : : GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING :XXX :XXX :XXX 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. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE(S): Not Applicable 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 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documentation) this regulation prescribes the transition processing function of the military personnel system. It provides direct guidance for the preparation of separation documents. The DD Form 214 will be prepared in accordance with this regulation with no deviation authorized. When preparing the DD Form 214 the following source documents are used: the Soldier’s record brief (computer generated), separation approval documentation, separation order and any other document authorized for filing in their official military personnel file. For Block 14 (Military Education) list all formal in-service (full time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 of at least 1 week or 40 hours duration. When preparing Block 14 include the course 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20180014390 4 1