IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 June 2022 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210016250 APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 22 September 1993, by adding: * 11B (Infantryman) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) * Master Fitness Training Course (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 (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 states in pertinent part that his most recently issued DD Form 214 is incorrect as it does not accurately reflect his military education nor his 4 years of service in MOS 11B. At this time, he is in the process of requesting an increase to his service benefits and a lot of his claimed conditions are related to his service as an 11B. 3. A review of the applicant's available service records reflects the following: a. On 29 July 1986, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army to serve as an 11B. b. On 7 October 1986, Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Center issued Orders Number 193-31 awarding the applicant MOS 11B, effective 30 October 1986. c. On or about 13 March 1991, the applicant was reclassified into MOS 76J (Medical Supply Specialist). d. On 22 September 1993, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Army. DD Form 214 item 11 (Primary Specialty) reflects "76J10 - Medical Supply Specialist – 2 years, and 5 months"; item 14 (Military Education) reflects "Medical Supply Specialist Course - 5 weeks - March 1991, Primary Leadership Development Course – 4 weeks – May 1990." 4. Review of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) is void of evidence related to the applicant's completion of the Master Fitness Training Course BOARD DISCUSSION: 1. After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within the military record, the Board found that partial relief was warranted. The Board carefully considered the applicant's record of service, documents submitted in support of the petition and executed a comprehensive and standard review based on law, policy and regulations. Upon review of the applicant’s petition and available military records the Board determined the applicant’s record is absent evidence of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report showing completion of the Master Fitness Training Course. However, the Board determined the applicant’s service record did not reflect he was awarded his first or second AGCM and his record shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. Based on this the Board determined relief was warranted and granted relief to award the Army Good Conduct Medal. 2. Prior to closing the case, the Board did note the analyst of record administrative notes below, and recommended the correction is completed to more accurately depict the military service of the applicant. BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF X X X GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING : : : DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: 1. In addition to the administrative notes annotated by the Analyst of Record (below the signature), the Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary service from 29 July 1986 to 30 July 1989 and adding the medal to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 September 1993 * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for exemplary service from 1 August 1989 to 23 October 1992 2. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction to the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show Master Fitness Training Course (Military Education). 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): 1. Reference the enclosed request for correction of military records, correct the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending September 22, 1993, by amending Item 11 (Primary Military Specialty) – to also reflect "11B (Infantryman) 4 years and 4 months." 2. The following documents are sufficient to justify correction of the DD Form 214 without action by the Board. * DD Form 214 * Orders Number 193-31, dated 7 October 1986 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * AR 635-5 (Separation Documents) 3. Correct the applicant’s DD Form 214 to amend it as shown in paragraph 1 above. Provide the applicant with a copy of the corrections. Please record the corrections in the applicant’s official military personnel record. REFERENCES: 1. Title 10, USC, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 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 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. 2. Army Regulation (AR) 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides that the DD Form 214 will reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. It is important that information entered on the form be complete and accurate and reflects the conditions as they existed at the time of separation. All available records will be used as a basis for the preparation of DD Form 214, including DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) and orders. Item 11 (Primary Specialty) will contain the service members Primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or Area of Concentration (AOC) and all additional MOS/AOC served for a period of 1 year or more, during the service members continuous active military service. For each MOS/AOC, the DD Form 214 will contain the MOS/AOC title and the years/months served. Item 14 (Military Education) will contain all formal in service (full- time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the title, length in weeks and the month and year completed. 3. AR 15-185 (ABCMR) paragraph 2-9 states 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. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20210016250 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1