ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


		IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  3 August 2021

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20210005719


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 25 February 2020, to change his rank/pay grade 
at discharge from Private First Class (PFC)/E-3 to Specialist (SPC)/E-4.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214, ending on 25 February 2020

FACTS:

1.  The applicant states that his DD Form 214 is incorrect. He was promoted to SPC 
prior to his discharge from active duty.

2.  The applicant's service record shows:

	a.  On 25 October 2016, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army.

	b.  DA Form 199 (Informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 
15 November 2019, shows the applicant was on active duty status as a PFC when the 
PEB convened.

	c.  Orders Number 352-0010 issued by Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division and Fort 
Stewart, dated 18 December 2019, shows the applicant was reassigned to the Fort 
Stewart, GA, Transition Center with a reporting date of 25 February 2020. His rank was 
PFC.

	d.  Orders Number ST-008-0872 issued by Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division and 
Fort Stewart, dated 8 January 2020, shows the applicant was deployed to Drawsko 
Pomorskie, Poland in support of the European Deterrence Initiative on or about 
17 February 2020. His rank was PFC.

	e.  Orders Number ST-008-0872 (N) issued by Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division 
and Fort Stewart, dated 8 January 2020, shows the applicant was on North Atlantic 
Treaty Organization Travel Orders from 17 February 2020 through 17 July 2020. His 
rank was PFC.

	f.  Orders Number ST-008-0872 (R) issued by Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division 
and Fort Stewart, dated 13 January 2020, revoked Orders Number ST-008-0872, dated 
8 January 2020. The applicant's rank was PFC.

	g.  The applicant's available records are void of a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) 
promoting him to the rank of SPC. His records are also void of his Enlisted Record Brief, 
which captures a Soldier's classification, appointments and reductions, assignment 
data, oversea service, family data, and training and is constantly updated over the 
course of the Soldier's career. Likewise, it is void of any derogatory information.

3.  The applicant provides a DD Form 214, ending on 25 February 2020, showing the 
applicant was honorably released from active duty due to a non-combat related 
disability with severance pay.

		(1)  Block 4a (Grade, Rate, Rank) – PFC.

		(2)  Block 4b (Pay Grade) – E-3.

		(3)  Block 12c (Net Active Service This Period) – 3 years, 4 months, and 1 day.

		(4)  Block 12i (Effective Date of Pay Grade) – 1 September 2017.


BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within 
the military record, the Board found that relief was not warranted.  The applicant’s 
contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered.  
The Board determined there is insufficient evidence that shows he was a SPC at the 
time the DD Form 214 was completed.


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BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:		:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:		:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:		:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:XX	:XX	:XX	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.  Army Regulation (AR) 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records 
(ABCMR) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the 
Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR. The ABCMR begins its consideration 
of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the 
burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. 

2.  AR 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) provides the separation 
documents which are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release 
from active military service or control of the Army. It established standardized policy for 
preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. Chapter 2 contains the specific instructions 
for the preparation of the DD Form 214. These instructions stated for Item 4a (Grade, 
Rate or Rank) and Item 4b (Pay Grade) to enter the active duty grade and pay grade at 
the time of separation, respectively.

3.  AR 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) states promotion from PFC to 
SPC is 6 month's time in grade and 24 month's time in service. 


//NOTHING FOLLOWS//

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20210005719
	
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