IN THE CASE OF: 
BOARD DATE: 21 November 2022 
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220004095
 
APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: 
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Block 11 (Specialty Number and Title), his military occupational specialty (MOS) as Military Policeman instead of Light Weapons Infantryman 

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Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citation and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Overseas Service Ribbon 


APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
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DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), 6 January 2022 

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U.S Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card, 1 October 1959 


. Certificate of Training, 4 February 1960 FACTS: 
1. 
The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame provided in Title 10, U.S. Code, 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 he served 2 years, and 18 days in Germany and he requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Overseas Service Ribbon. Also, his MOS should show Military Policeman instead of Light Weapons Infantryman. 

3. 
On 18 September 1950, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army. He completed training for award of MOS 951.10 (Military Policeman). 

4. 
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows, in part, in: 

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item 29 (Foreign Service) –Germany from 6 July 1960 to 24 August 1962 

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item 32 (Classification in Military Occupational Specialties) – Primary, Light Weapons Infantry, 111.00; and Secondary, Military Policeman, 951.10 

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item 33 (Record of Assignments) his principal duty is listed as – 




ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20220004095 
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951.10 (Military Police) from 9 February 1960 to 8 July 1960, and 

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111.00 (Rifleman) from 9 July 1960 to 24 August 1962 


5. The applicant provides: 
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U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card, issued on 1 October 1959, which shows his “Title of Position” listed as “Military Policeman” 

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A copy of a photograph 


6. On 3 February 1969, he was honorably released from active duty. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 7 days of net service. His DD Form 214 also shows in: 
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item 24 (Foreign and/or Sea Service) – 2 years, 1 day and 18 days 

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item 25 (Specialty Number and Title) – 111.0 Light Weapons Infantryman 

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item 26 (Decorations) – no entries 


7. 
On 6 September 2012, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) that added in item 26 the National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine and Rifle Bars, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar. 

8. 
His records are void of any evidence that he served on Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. 

9. 
By regulation (AR 60-8-22), the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided, they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. 

10. 
By regulation (AR 635-5), for item 25a, enter primary MOS code number and title. 


BOARD DISCUSSION: 
1. 
After review of the application and all evidence, the Board determined there is sufficient evidence to grant partial relief. The applicant’s contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered. Based upon the information reflected on the applicant’s DA Form 2-1, the Board concluded there was sufficient evidence to show an error in the MOS reflected on the applicant’s DD Form 214. The Board recommended changing the MOS to reflect military police, as requested. 

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20220004095 

2. 
The Board also determined, however, based upon the governing regulation stating the Overseas Service Ribbon may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided, they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981, and the applicant’s overseas service was prior to that date, the Board recommended denying that portion of the requested relief. 


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. 
The Board determined the evidence presented sufficient to warrant a partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the service period ending 3 February 1969 to show (Item 25) 951.10, Military Policeman. 

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 adding the Overseas Service Ribbon. 


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. 
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20220004095 
REFERENCES: 
1. 
Title 10, U.S. Code, 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 635-5 (Personnel Separations), in effect at the time, established policies and procedures for completion and distribution of the DD Form 214. The specific instructions are as follows: 


a. 
items 25a and b, enter primary MOS code number and title. If the specialty represented by the MOS has a related civilian occupation, enter the appropriate job title and code number from the dictionary of occupational titles in item 24b. If not applicable, enter "NA". 

b. 
item 26, enter decorations, etc., awarded or authorized during period covered by the DD Form 214, from item 21, DA Form 66, or section 9, DA Form 24 (Service Record), omitting authorities cited therein. 


3. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. The Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. Effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status are eligible for the award for successful completion of overseas tours. The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided, they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. 
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