ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS Record of Proceedings 
IN THE CASE OF:  
BOARD DATE: 24 August 2021 
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210005886 
APPLICANT REQUESTS: 
. Reconsideration of a previous request to correct her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for period ending 7 November 2003, by making the following changes: 
. Item 14 (Military Education):  list all military education . Item 16 (Days Accrued Leave Paid):  review to ensure all accrued leave paid has been reflected . Item 26 (Separation Code (SPD)):  upgrade/change current entry of "LBK" (Completion of Required Active Service) . Item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code):  upgrade/change current entry of "NA" (not applicable) 
. As a new request, explain references/criteria used to discern the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) awards for which the applicant is eligible/qualified 
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
. Applicant's request for reconsideration 
. Two Army Review Boards (ARBA) letters 
. DA Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination) 
. DD Form 1853 (Verification of Reserve Status for Travel Eligibility) (form's left side cut off) 
. Five DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) 
. Two Letters/Memoranda of Appreciation 
. Letter of Commendation 
. Two-Star Note 
. Four-Star Note 
. U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Division Memorandum, Subject: Award of Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) 
. Two memoranda, Subject: [Applicant] missing NCOER (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report) 
. U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) memorandum, Subject: Early 
Release from Active Duty (REFRAD) [Applicant] 
. Fort McCoy REFRAD Orders 
. AHRC Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) 
. ARPC Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) 
. USAR Division Promotion Orders for Staff Sergeant (SSG) 
. USAR Division Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Orders 
. USAR Regional Support Command (RSC) Annual Training Orders 
. USAR RSC Mobilization Orders 
. Photocopy of applicant's Geneva Conventions Identification Card (CAC) 
. Three Certificates of Training 
. Task Force Fort McCoy Annual Training 1983 Honor Graduate CSS MOS 
Training Certificate 
. Seventh Army Combined Arms Training Center Certificate of Completion 
. DA Certificate of Appreciation 
. USAR Certificate of Recognition 
. DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record – Part II) 
. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) 
. Applicant's Résumé 
. Three billing statements from an Institute of Art 
. Transcripts for two colleges 
. Degree Requirements Analysis 
. ACE Guide Evaluation Report 
. Two State Certifications 
. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letter 
. Nine DA Forms 2166-7 (NCOER) 
FACTS: 
1. 
Incorporated herein by reference are military records, as were summarized in the previous considerations of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Numbers: 

. AC88-09331, on 28 June 1989 . AR19980033557, on 3 February 1999 . AR20100026044, on 2 June 2011 . AR20170007644, on 8 November 2019 

2. 
The applicant states, in effect, she recalls receiving an unfair SPD code of "LBK" and an "NA" RE code; when she was REFRAD, on 7 November 2003, she did not know what these codes meant. The applicant also points out her DD Form 214 for that period did not reflect any of her military education; although she was unable to locate all of her 

training records, she has submitted what validating documents she could find. Regarding accrued leave, the applicant states she recalls having accrued leave upon her return from Germany, and she notes, "it was also stated that insufficient evidence that show(ed an) error occurred when listing leave." She states she has provided unit orders, which reflect her deployments and should support her claims. She further indicates she would "like to understand what updates in Enduring Freedom (OEF), September 11, 2001, Iraqi Freedom (OIF), March 19, 2003 -August 31, 2010, what medal and awards I might be eligible for or qualified." 

3. 
The applicant provides records from her official military personnel file, to include military orders, and certificates and DA Forms 1059 that show the completion of military training. She also submits State teaching certifications; college transcripts; a copy of her résumé; and documentation reflecting her efforts to secure VA assistance to pay for a 2-year degree program into which the applicant had enrolled. 

4. 
The applicant's service records show: 


a. 
On 7 May 1979, the applicant enlisted into the USAR for 8 years; on 25 October 1979, following her discharge from the USAR Delayed Entry Program, the applicant enlisted into the Regular Army for 3 years. 

b. 
On 11 June 1982, orders honorably released the applicant from active duty, due to sole parenthood, and transferred her to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement). Her DD Form 214 shows she completed 2 years, 7 months, and 17 days of her 3-year enlistment contract; the form additionally reflected the following: 


. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized):  Army Service Ribbon and a marksmanship qualification badge 
. Item 17 (Days Accrued Leave Paid):  "None" . Item 18 (Remarks): included the comment, "1 days excess leave from 4 Oct 1981 to 5 Oct 1981" . Item 25 (Separation Authority):  Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel 
Separations – Enlisted Personnel) . Item 26 (SPD):  "MDG" (Parenthood of Married Service Women/Sole Parents) . Item 27 (RE code): "RE-3" (waivable disqualification for reenlistment) 
c. 
Effective 23 May 1983, and based on the applicant's voluntary request, orders transferred her from the USAR Control Group to a troop program unit (TPU). Between July 1984 and August 1985, the applicant successfully completed the Basic NCO Course and resident training in MOS 75E (Personnel Actions Specialist). On 6 November 1985, the applicant extended her USAR enlistment by 3 months; then, on 12 January 1986, she immediately reenlisted for 6 years. 

d. 
On 12 June 1987, the applicant graduated from 75C (Personnel Management Specialist) training. During the period 27 May 1989 through 2 June 1989, the applicant attended Primary Leadership Development Course, but failed to achieve course standards; the NCO Academy issued a referred DA Form 1059 and provided the applicant an opportunity to respond. The applicant acknowledged the referred report and indicated she had enclosed comments regarding the report, but those comments are not available for review. 

e. 
On 1 March 1988, the applicant petitioned the ABCMR to correct her DD Form 214, ending 11 June 1982; she asked the Board to upgrade her SPD and RE code and to correct an entry in item 18 that showed one day of excess leave. The Board denied her request, noting the regulation assigned SPD and RE codes based on the reason for discharge, and the codes, as listed on her DD Form 214, were appropriate. Regarding the applicant's excess leave, the Board stated the applicant's leadership had granted her 30 days of advanced leave (16 September to 15 October 1981) on top of 2.5 days previously authorized. While the applicant's service record did not offer more details, the Board presumed that, after the amount of leave the applicant had earned was applied against the advanced leave, one day of excess leave had to be charged. 

f. 
Effective 10 January 1990, the applicant's TPU reassigned the applicant to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) based on the applicant's unsatisfactory participation; however, on 3 December 1990, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) orders reassigned the applicant from the control group back to her TPU. Between December 1991 and April 1992, the applicant extended her enlistment twice, for a total of 1 year and 3 months; on 3 April 1993, the applicant immediately reenlisted for 3 years. 

g. 
On 1 September 1994, the applicant successfully completed Phase I, Advanced NCO Course (ANCOC), but subsequently, on 18 August 1995, she failed to achieve course standards for ANCOC Phase II. On 15 February 1996, the applicant extended her USAR enlistment by 1 year, and, between 18 July and 28 July 1996, she retook and graduated from ANCOC Phase II. Effective 1 December 1996, the applicant's TPU promoted her to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 and then transferred her to a subordinate TPU. 

h. 
On 1 April 1996, and again on 29 October 1997, the applicant requested the ABCMR to authorize her to receive reenlistment bonuses for her 1993 and 1996 extensions/reenlistments, as well as a prior service enlistment bonus, and a Selected Reserve Affiliation Bonus. On 3 February 1999, the Board voted to deny the applicant's request. 


(1) The Board cited a statement from the applicant's Senior Retention NCO, in which he affirmed he had told the applicant she: 
. had already used her entire 4-year military educational entitlement; 
. was not eligible for a reenlistment bonus because she had more than 10 years of service; and 
. based on the fact the applicant no longer had any remaining military service obligation, she was not entitled to an affiliation bonus 
(2) 
The Board went on to point out the applicant had not enlisted into the USAR while she was still serving in the Regular Army; as such, she was not entitled to an affiliation bonus. Further, there was no evidence that either the applicant's unit or her MOS were approved for a bonus when she reenlisted in 1993 and 1997, and the applicant ceased to be eligible for a reenlistment bonus in 1989, when she had attained 10 years of service. 

i. 
On 1 April 1997, the applicant immediately reenlisted for 6 years, making her expiration term of service 31 March 2003. Effective 1 February 1998, orders transferred the applicant to a TPU within another major U.S. Army Command. On 8 June 2000, ARPERCEN issued the applicant her "Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Twenty Year Letter)." On 19 January 2003, the applicant's USAR RSC issued the applicant mobilization orders directing her to report to Fort McCoy, WI, on 21 January 2003. 

j. 
At some point prior to 7 October 2003, medical authority referred the applicant into the Army's Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and a physical evaluation board (PEB) found the applicant was physically unfit for continued active duty service. 

(1) 
Based on that finding, HRC (formerly U.S. Army Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM)) directed the applicant's REFRAD to occur no later than 7 November 2003, citing the provisions of paragraphs 4-24b (5) (Disposition by PERSCOM – Final Disposition) and 8-9a (3) (Reserve Components – Disposition), Army Regulation (AR) 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). 

(2) 
HRC further stated, following the applicant's REFRAD, and upon her request, she could be transferred to the Retired Reserve. HRC directed the Fort McCoy Transition Center to issue the applicant's separation orders, using Format 523 (as shown in AR 600-8-105 (Military Orders)); those orders were to direct her assignment to her former TPU with subsequent transfer to the Retired Reserve by the applicant's reserve command. 

k. 
On 6 November 2003, Fort McCoy issued the applicant her REFRAD orders; the effective date was 7 November 2003, and, using Format 523, the orders assigned her to 


her former TPU, stating, "You are REFRAD, not by reason of disability, and assigned as indicated on the date immediately following REFRAD." 
l. On 7 November 2003, the applicant was honorably REFRAD and returned to her former TPU; her DD Form 214 shows she completed 9 months and 17 days of net active duty service. Her DD Form 214 contained the following additional entries: 
. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) – Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device 
. Item 14 (Military Education) – "NONE" . Item 16 (Days Accrued Leave Paid) – "24.5" . Item 26 (SPD) – "LBK" . Item 27 (RE Code) – "NA" 
m. 
According to HRC's online Soldier Management System (SMS), the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve, effective 28 February 2004. The applicant's service record is void of either the applicant's request for transfer or her command's orders effecting that transfer. 

n. 
On 11 October 2010, the applicant applied to the Board, requesting reconsideration of her earlier requests. She asked the Board to correct her DD Form 214, ending 11 June 1982 by changing the excess leave entry and upgrading her "MDG" SPD. As new requests, the applicant requested the Board to award her a USAR Student Loan Repayment Program bonus, and to revise her DD Form 214, ending 7 November 2003, so that it showed all of the MOS for which she was qualified, listed her military education, and added the awards she had earned during OEF. The Board elected to grant partial relief. 


(1) 
As to applicant's excess leave request, the Board elected not to further address the matter because the applicant had offered neither new evidence nor arguments, and she had submitted her request more than a year beyond the ABCMR's original decision. 

(2) 
With regard to the requests denied by the Board, the Board stated the evidence of record did not support the applicant's requests for relief; in addition, the applicant had provided no substantiating evidence to support the following; that: 


. the SPD code "MDG," listed on her DD Form 214, ending 11 June 1982, was wrong 
. the applicant was qualified for an SLRP upon her June 1982 transfer to the USAR and subsequent reenlistment in April 1993 
. the applicant had met the regulatory criteria to add MOS' 75C and 74C to her DD Form 214, ending 7 November 2003 . she had completed any of her military education during the period of 7 November 2003 report 
(3) Concerning the partial relief, the Board recommended the following: 
(a) Add the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) to her DD Form 214, ending 11 June 1982. 
(b) Add, the following awards to her DD Form 214, ending 7 November 2003: 
. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal . Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) . National Defense Service Medal . Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award) . NCO Professional Development Ribbon 
o. On 7 March 2017, the applicant petitioned the Board to correct the following entries on her DD Form 214, ending 7 November 2003: 
. upgrade her SPD: "LBK" . change RE code of "NA" . review accrued leave days paid . Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) benefits . all decorations, medals, badges, citations, campaign ribbons awarded or 
authorized . reconsideration for an award for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) . reconsideration for adding her military education 
p. 
Effective 27 May 2019, HRC placed the applicant on the Army of the United States Retired List. 

q. 
On 8 November 2019, after reviewing the application, the supporting documentation, and the evidence of record, the Board decided not to recommend relief. 


(1) Concerning the applicant's contentions: 
. the applicant was qualified for VEAP; no correction required . there was no evidence the applicant had deployed after receiving deployment orders . the applicant did not complete any of her military education during the period covered by the DD Form 214 
. the applicant had not provided sufficient proof that the accrued leave listed on her DD Form 214 was wrong 
. she had failed to show an error existed in the section of the DD Form 214 reflecting her separation information 
(2) The analyst of record noted, and the Board recommended correcting the following items on the DD Form 214, ending 7 November 2003: 
. Delete: Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral "3" 
. Add: Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device and Bronze Hourglass, and Army Service Ribbon 
4. The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous requests to makes changes/upgrades to her DD Form 214, ending 7 November 2003; additionally, she asked for an explanation regarding the OEF/OIF awards for which she may be eligible. 
a. After HRC issued the applicant her Twenty-Year Letter, the applicant's USAR RSC mobilized her and she entered active duty, in support of OEF, on 21 January 2003. At some point prior to October 2003, a PEB determined the applicant was unfit for continued active duty service, and HRC directed the applicant's REFRAD, with further instructions for the applicant's command to transfer the applicant, upon her request, to the Retired Reserve. 
(1) 
HRC cited the following authorities, within AR 635-40, for the applicant's REFRAD: 

(a) 
Paragraph 4-24b (5) stated once the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) issued its final decision, HRC issued retirement orders or other disposition; USAR Soldiers who had completed 20 qualifying years of service, and who were otherwise qualified, could be transferred to the Inactive Reserve. 

(b) 
Paragraph 8-9a (3) stated Soldiers who were not on extended active duty, but who were unfit due to physical disability, could forfeit severance pay; be transferred to the Retired Reserve; and receive non-disability retired pay at age 60, assuming they had accumulated at least 20 qualifying years of service and they had requested a transfer to the Retired Reserve. 

(2) 
HRC additionally directed the use of Format 523, which, despite the PEB's validation of the applicant's unfitness for duty, required the orders to state, "You are 


REFRAD, not by reason of disability, and assigned as indicated on the date immediately following REFRAD." 
b. Per HRC's direction, the Fort McCoy Transition Center issued the applicant's separation orders, and, on 7 November 2003, the applicant was honorably REFRAD and returned to her TPU. The applicant's DD Form 214 reflects the following: 
(1) Item 14 (Military Education) states, "NONE." 
(a) 
According to AR 635-5 (Separation Documents), then in effect, item 14 only listed formal in-service (i.e. full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of the report. 

(b) 
The evidence of record indicates the applicant did not complete any formal in-service training courses between 21 January and 7 November 2003. 

(2) 
Item 16 (Days Accrued Leave Paid) states, "24.5." AR 635-5 required DD Form 214 preparers to obtain the number of days' accrued leave paid to the separating Soldier from the local finance office. 

(a) 
AR 600-8-10 (Leaves and Passes), in effect at the time, stated, in paragraph 2-3 (Leave Accrual) that Soldiers on active duty earn 30 days of leave a year with pay and allowances at the rate of 2 1/2 days per month. 

(b) 
Paragraph 2-4 (Payment of Accrued Leave) stated USAR Soldiers could be paid for leave accrued while serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation; by law, payment of accrued leave was limited to 60 days one time during a military career, unless earned under this paragraph. 

(c) 
Table 2-1 (Part-Month Leave Credit) showed when a separating Soldier had served between 13 and 18 days on active duty, he/she earned 1 1/2 days leave credit. 

(d) 
Between 21 January and 7 November 2003, the applicant completed 9 months and 17 days of net active duty service; this equates to 22.5 days of accrued leave for 9 months served (9 x 2.5) plus 1.5 for the additional 17 days. The results show the applicant was eligible to cash in 24 days of accrued leave (22.5+1.5); based on the foregoing calculation, the applicant received credit for an extra half day. 

c. 
Item 26 listed the applicant's SPD as "LBK." The governing regulation, in effect at the time, was AR 635-5-1 (SPD). 

(1) 
The regulation indicated "LBK" applied to Soldiers who were involuntarily REFRAD upon completion of their required active duty service; the regulatory authority for this SPD was chapter 4 (Separation for Expiration of Service Obligation), AR 635-200. AR 635-5-1 additionally pointed the DD Form 214 preparer to Note 7. 

(a) 
Note 7 made no mention of separations based on physical disability. The note directed the use of "LBK" for Soldiers with a DCSS (Declination of Continued Service, which Regular Army Soldiers were required to sign when they refused to meet service remaining obligations) and Regular Army Soldiers who had become ineligible for, barred from, or were otherwise denied reenlistment upon the completion of their enlistment. 

(b) 
Although the applicant's REFRAD was involuntary (in that it resulted from disability determinations made by USAPDA and HRC), the applicant was not a Regular Army Soldier who had signed a DCSS or had been barred from reenlistment. 

(2) 
For Soldiers voluntarily REFRAD, the regulation directed the use of "MBK," and directed the preparer to Note 6, which stated that "MBK" was to be "used for Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) or USAR Soldiers who are REFRAD on completion of required active service or period for which ordered to active duty." 

d. 
Regarding item 27 (RE Code), AR 635-5 stated DD Form 214 preparers were to refer to AR 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program) for Regular Army and USAR reentry eligibility; however, RE codes were not applicable (NA) to Reserve Component Soldiers who were separated for reasons other than for cause (i.e. due to an adverse discharge). 


5. The reference for OEF/OIF awards and decorations is AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards); this regulation lists all authorized awards as well as the awards' criteria. Eligibility for an OEF/OIF award may be hinge on whether the Soldier did or did not deploy overseas, during specific timeframes and in support of contingency operations; the evidence of record does not show, nor does the applicant state she deployed overseas in support of contingency operations. 
a. 
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in Global War on Terrorism operations, on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. (Applicant does not meet eligibility criteria). 

b. 
The Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to Soldiers who served in direct support of OEF, within the country of Afghanistan and all air spaces above that land area. The period of eligibility is on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense or at the cessation of OEF. (Applicant does not meet eligibility criteria). 

c. 
The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to Soldiers who served in direct support of OIF, within the country of Iraq, as well as the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land area of Iraq and above the contiguous water area. (Applicant does not meet eligibility criteria). 

d. 
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is awarded for all Soldiers on active duty, including Reserve Component Soldiers who were mobilized, on or after 11 September 2001, until a date to be determined. The Soldiers must have served at least 30 consecutive days in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas already designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or the Iraq Campaign Medal. (Previously awarded to the applicant). 


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. Evidence of record shows the applicant has requested, on numerous occasions, correction to her record pertaining to the requested relief. On each occasion, the Board informed the applicant the regulatory guidance and lack of evidence that led to the Board’s decision. In this case, the Board agreed there is no new evidence to support the requested relief. The DD Form 214 lists on the military education that occurred during the period covered by the form. If no military education was completed during the period, the word “none” is the appropriate entry on the form. Based upon a preponderance of the evidence, the Board also determined there is insufficient evidence that shows the separation and reenlistment codes provided were in error.  There is insufficient evidence to amend the previous Boards’ decision. 
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 to amend the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Dockets Number: 
. AC88-09331, on 28 June 1989 
. AR19980033557, on 3 February 1999 
. AR20100026044, on 2 June 2011 
. AR20170007644, on 8 November 2019 
X 
CHAIRPERSON 
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. 
AR 140-10 (Army Reserve – Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers), in effect at the time, stated Soldiers who had completed at least 20 years of active or inactive service in the Armed Forces were eligible for transfer to the Retired Reserve; however, the transfer only occurred upon the Soldiers' request. 

2. 
AR 635-40 (in effect at the time) established the Army's disability evaluation system (DES) and set forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures governing the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who might be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. 


a. 
Paragraph 4-24b (5) stated once the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) issued its final decision, HRC issued retirement orders or other disposition; USAR Soldiers who had completed 20 qualifying years of service, and who were otherwise qualified, could be transferred to the Inactive Reserve. 

b. 
Paragraph 8-9a (3) stated Soldiers who were not on extended active duty, but who were unfit due to physical disability, could forfeit severance pay; be transferred to the Retired Reserve; and receive non-disability retired pay at age 60, assuming they 


had accumulated at least 20 qualifying years of service and they had requested a transfer to the Retired Reserve. 
3. AR 635-5 (Separation Documents), then in effect, prescribed policies and procedures for the completion of the DD Form 214. 
a. 
Item 14 only listed formal in-service (i.e. full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of the report. 

b. 
Item 16. The regulation required DD Form 214 preparers to obtain the number of days' accrued leave paid to the separating Soldier from the local finance office. 

c. 
Item 26. The regulation indicated "LBK" applied to Soldiers who were involuntarily REFRAD upon completion of their required active duty service; the regulatory authority for this SPD was chapter 4 (Separation for Expiration of Service Obligation), AR 635-200. For Soldiers voluntarily REFRAD, per chapter 4, AR 635-200, the regulation directed the use of "MBK." 


(1)
 Note 6 provided additional guidance pertaining to the use of "MBK." It stated "MBK" was to be "used for Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) or USAR Soldiers who are REFRAD on completion of required active service or period for which ordered to active duty." 

(2) 
Note 7 directed the use of "LBK" for Soldiers with a DCSS (Declination of Continued Service, which Regular Army Soldiers were required to sign when they refused to meet service remaining obligations) and Regular Army Soldiers who had become ineligible for, barred from, or were otherwise denied reenlistment upon the completion of their enlistment. 

d. 
Item 27. The regulation stated DD Form 214 preparers were to refer to AR 601-210 for Regular Army and USAR reentry eligibility; however, RE codes were not applicable (NA) to Reserve Component Soldiers who were separated for reasons other than for cause (i.e. due to an adverse discharge). 


4. 
AR 600-8-10 (Leaves and Passes), in effect at the time, prescribed policies and procedures for leaves and passes. Paragraph 2-3 (Leave Accrual) stated that Soldiers on active duty earn 30 days of leave a year with pay and allowances at the rate of 2 1/2 days per month. Paragraph 2-4 (Payment of Accrued Leave) stated USAR Soldiers could be paid for leave accrued while serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation; by law, payment of accrued leave was limited to 60 days one time during a military career, unless earned under this paragraph. Table 2-1 (Part-Month Leave Credit) showed when a separating Soldier had served between 13 and 18 days on active duty, he/she earned 1 1/2 days leave credit. 

5. 
AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards) lists all authorized awards as well as the awards' criteria. 


a. 
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in Global War on Terrorism operations, on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. 

b. 
The Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to Soldiers who served in direct support of OEF, within the country of Afghanistan and all air spaces above that land area. The period of eligibility is on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense or at the cessation of OEF. 

c. 
The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to Soldiers who served in direct support of OIF, within the country of Iraq, as well as the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land area of Iraq and above the contiguous water area. 

d. 
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is awarded for all Soldiers on active duty, including Reserve Component Soldiers who were mobilized, on or after 11 September 2001, until a date to be determined. The Soldiers must have served at least 30 consecutive days in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas already designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or the Iraq Campaign Medal. 


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