IN THE CASE OF:   
BOARD DATE:  19 October 2022 
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220003937 


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 24 November 2021, by adding the following to the below-listed items: 

•Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign RibbonsAwarded or Authorized) – Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglassand “M” Device with Numeral “2”; Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award); andOverseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “3”

•Item 14 (Military Education) – “IT Fundamentals,” GCSS – Army OrganizationalSupply Training,” and “HMMWV M998 Familiarization”



APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

•DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)

•Signal Command Orders, dated 7 June 2018 with two amendments, respectivelydated 16 August 2018 and 5 September 2019

•Amendment, dated 2 October 2018, to 27 August 2018 U.S. Army InstallationCommand Orders

•Department of the Army (DA) Form 87 (Certificate of Training)

•Theater Sustainment Command Logistics Automation Training Certificate

•U.S. Army Transportation School, Fort Lee, Certificate of Training

•Two Signal Command Memoranda for Record (MFR)

•Two U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Orders with amendments

•DA Form 199 (Informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings)

•101st Airborne Division Orders, dated 27 October 2021

•Memorandum, subject:  Installation Final Clearance

•DA Form 31 (Request and Authorization for Leave)

•DD Form 214WS (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active-DutyWorksheet)

•DD Form 214 (Member-1 Copy)



FACTS: 

1.The applicant states the corrections he is asking the Board to make should havebeen done earlier, because he served time overseas in Operation Freedom Sentineland Operation Inherent Resolve; during those operations, the Army sent him to Kuwait,Jordan, and Afghanistan. In 2019, the applicant demobilized, and they assigned him toa Soldiers’ Recovery Unit at Fort Campbell, KY; while there, they hospitalized him anddiagnosed him with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The applicant specificallyasks the Board to assist him with adding his 30-Year Gold Hourglass Device to hisArmed Forces Reserve Medal.

2.The applicant provides:

a.Training Certificates:

•DA Form 87, showing the completion of a 40-hour “IT Fundamentals” coursein October 2018 while in Kuwait

•Theater Sustainment Command Certificate indicating the applicant completeda 40-hour GCSS-Army Organizational Supply Training course, conducted inKuwait between 5 and 9 November 2018

•U.S. Army Transportation School, Fort Lee, Certificate reflecting the applicantsuccessfully underwent 40-hours of ‘HMMWV M998 Familiarization” training;awarded on 16 May 2019



b.Orders showing the applicant’s mobilization, subsequent deployment, andreassignment to a Fort Campbell Warriors Transition Unit (WTU) for medical care and treatment.  

c.Signal Command MFR, respectively dated 9 and 12 July 2019, which verified theapplicant’s authorization for the Overseas Service Ribbon, based on successful completion of an overseas tour from 20180901 to 20190812 (1 year and 21 days), and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device, according to a 1 September 2018 eligibility date.  

d.Documents pertaining to the applicant’s Disability Evaluation System processingand placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), effective 24 November 2021. 

3.A review of the applicant’s service record shows:

a.On 2 April 1987, after completing 3 years honorable active-duty service as a U.S.Marine, orders released the applicant from active duty and transferred him to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for him to complete the remainder of his 6-year military service obligation.  

b.On 2 November 1988, the applicant enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)for 3 years. Thereafter, he immediately reenlisted twice:  on 18 October 1991, 
for 6 years and again, on 16 August 1997, for 6 years. 

c.On 23 January 2003, the applicant entered active duty, in support of OperationEnduring Freedom and per Title 10, USC, section 12302 (Ready Reserve); on 9 March 2003, he deployed to Kuwait/Iraq. On 17 November 2003, the applicant redeployed, after completing 8 month and 9 days of foreign service. On 12 December 2003, orders released him from active duty and returned him to his USAR Troop Program Unit (TPU). The applicant’s DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he completed 10 months and 9 days of net active-duty service; item 13 lists the following awards: 

•Army Achievement Medal

•Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)

•Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award)

•National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star

•Armed Forces Reserve Medal and “M” Device

•Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon

•Army Service Ribbon

•Overseas Service Bar (as distinguished from an Overseas Service Ribbon; anOverseas Service Bar is authorized for 6-months of overseas service by ArmyRegulation (AR) 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms andInsignia) and is not listed as an award in AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards))

•Sea Service Deployment Ribbon



d.On 7 July 2005, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) notified theapplicant, via memorandum, that he had completed the required years of qualifying reserve service and was eligible for retired pay at age 60. On 21 March 2006, the applicant immediately reenlisted for an indefinite period. 

e.On 24 July 2005, the applicant entered active duty due to Operation EnduringFreedom; the provision authorizing his activation was Title 10, USC, section 12302. On 4 February 2008, the applicant deployed to Iraq and, on 3 March 2008, he redeployed (29 days). On 10 October 2011, orders released the applicant from active duty and transferred him back to his TPU. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 6 years, 2 months, and 17 days of net active duty service, with 1 month of foreign service; 
item 13 reflects the following awards and decorations: 

•Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass Device and “M” Device

•Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

•Army Commendation Medal (1st Award)

•Army Achievement Medal (1st Award)

•Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)


•U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)

•Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (5th Award)

•National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star

•Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

•Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

•Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star

•NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “3”

•Army Service Ribbon



f.On 30 September 2011, the applicant’s USAR headquarters awarded him the ArmedForces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass Device for having completed 20 years ofUSAR service.

g.Effective 1 March 2013, orders promoted the applicant to master sergeant(MSG/E-8). On 6 October 2014, a battalion MFR announced the applicant’s award of the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (6th Award), for the period 201110 to 201410.  

h.On 19 April 2017, the applicant entered active duty, per Title 10, USC, section12301 (d) (Secretary of the Army Voluntary Call to Active Duty). On 7 April 2018, orders released the applicant from active duty and returned him to his TPU; his  
DD Form 214 shows he completed 11 months and 19 days of net active-duty service with no foreign service. Item 13 lists the following awards: 

•Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

•Army Commendation Medal (1st Award)

•Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)

•Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)

•U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)

•Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (5th Award)

•National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star

•Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

•Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

•Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star

•NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “3”

•Army Service Ribbon

•Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass Device and “M” Device



i.Title 10, USC, section 12302 orders directed the applicant’s entry on active duty,on 23 August 2018, to support Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield). Per a Signal Command MFR, provided by the applicant, the applicant deployed overseas, on 1 September 2018. On 20 June 2019, Permanent Orders (PO) announced the applicant’s award of the Meritorious Service Medal for his exemplary service during deployment. The applicant provides a Signal Command MFR, dated 9 July 2019, which awards him the Overseas Service Ribbon for the period 20180901 to 20190812 (1 year and 21 days). On 12 August 2019, the applicant redeployed; in October 2019, orders assigned him to a WTU at Fort Campbell.   

j.On 14 September 2021, a PEB found the applicant physically unfit for continuedmilitary service and recommended a disability rating of 80 percent and placement on the TDRL. On 7 October 2021, the applicant concurred with the PEB’s findings and recommendations and waived his right to a formal PEB and reconsideration of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ratings.  

k.On 19 November 2021, PO awarded the applicant the Meritorious Service Medal(2nd Award) for his meritorious service, during the period 30 January 2012 to 29 January 2022. On 24 November 2021, orders honorably retired the applicant and effective 25 November 2021, placed him on the TDRL. The applicant’s  
DD Form 214 shows he completed 3 years, 3 months, and 2 days of net active-duty service; the form shows the following additional information: 

(1)Item 12f (Foreign Service) – 000/00/00

(2)Item 13 lists the following awards and decorations:

•Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1st Award)

•Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award)

•Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award)

•Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)

•U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)

•Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award)

•National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star

•Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

•Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

•Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star

•NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “3”

•Army Service Ribbon

•Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “2”

•Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass Device and “M”Device



(3)Item 18 (Remarks) – no entry reflecting deployments to Kuwait, Jordan,and/or Afghanistan. 

l.The applicant’s service record shows he served continuously in the USAR from2 November 1988 through 24 November 2021. His DA Form 5016 (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) indicates he accrued at least 50 points creditable toward a nonregular retirement every year of his USAR service; in addition, from 2 November 1988 until 24 November 2021, his DA Form 5016 credits him with accumulating 33 qualifying years of service for retirement purposes. 

4.In effect, the applicant requests the Board approve the following awards and addthem to his DD Form 214, ending 24 November 2021. Per AR 600-8-22 (MilitaryAwards), currently in effect:

a.Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass and “M” Device with Numeral“2.” 

(1)The Armed Forces Reserve Medal recognizes Reserve Component (RC)service members who have completed 10 years of honorable RC service; have been called to active duty and served under specific statutory conditions; or volunteered and served on active duty in support of a designated U.S. military operation or contingency. 

(2)Unit commanders award the Armed Forces Reserve Medal for honorable andsatisfactory service based on 10-year increments completed within a consecutive 
12-year period. Each year of active or inactive honorable service completed after 1 July1949 require a minimum of 50 retirement points to have been accrued.

(3)On or after 1 August 1990, RC members who are called to active duty andserved under Title 10, USC, sections 12301 (a), 12302, 12304, or 12406, and those RC members who voluntarily serve on active duty in support of contingency operations are eligible for the award of an “M” Device. Multiple periods of service during one designated contingency will count as one “M” device award.  

(4)The regulation authorizes the issuance of a device to denote the successfulcompletion of a 10-year period; RC members receive a Bronze Hourglass for the first 10-year term, a Silver Hourglass for the second, and a Gold Hourglass for the third.

b.Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award).

(1)USAR Soldiers are normally eligible for the Army Reserve ComponentsAchievement Medal to recognize exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of a USAR TPU. However, the Army Good Conduct Medal is applicable when the RC enlisted Soldier is ordered to active duty under Title 10 USC and in support of peacetime and wartime contingency operations. 

(2)Each 3-year period completed on or after 27 August 1940 qualifies theSoldier for the Army Good Conduct Medal. Throughout a qualifying period, the enlisted Soldier must have maintained a record of service that displays he/she willingly complied with the demands of the military environment; was loyal and obedient to his/her superiors; faithfully supported the goals of his/her organization and the Army; and conducted himself or herself in an exemplary manner. 

c.Overseas Service Ribbon

(1)The Overseas Service Medal is awarded to Soldiers when they havesuccessfully completed an overseas tour; whether service is credited depends on the definition of a completed tour in AR 614-30 (Overseas Service). 

(2)AR 614-30, currently in effect, states, Soldiers in a temporary change ofstation or temporary duty status, in support of contingency operations, must have completed at least 11 continuous months for overseas tour completion credit.  

5.The applicant requests that the Board authorize the addition of three periods oftraining, each 40-hours in length, onto his DD Form 214, ending 24 November 2021.

a.The governing regulation is AR 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents),currently in effect. The regulation states the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier’s most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. 

b.Paragraph 5-6n (Item 14 – Military Education) requires DD Form 214 preparers to,“List all formal, in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214, and the course must have been at least 40 hours in duration. The information stated in item 14 is intended to assist former Soldiers in job placement and counseling; as such, preparers are cautioned not to include courses specifically addressing combat skills.  


BOARD DISCUSSION: 

1.After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence foundwithin the military record, the Board found that partial relief was warranted. The Boardcarefully considered the applicant's record of service, documents submitted in supportof the petition and executed a comprehensive and standard review based on law, policyand regulation.  Upon review of the applicant’s petition and available military recordsBoard determined there was sufficient evidence to show the applicant’s militaryeducation for courses / training were not annotated on his DD Form 214. Evidenceshow the applicant completed three 10 years periods of service, therefore meeting the regulatory guidance for award of the Armed Forces Reserves Medal with Gold Hourglass and M Device with Numeral 2. During deliberation, the Board noted the applicant’s record did not reflect he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) and his record shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service for the period of 23 August 2018 to 24 November 2021.  

2.However, the Board determined the applicant did not meet the criteria of 11continuous months for overseas tour completion credit to be awarded the overseasservice ribbon with numeral 3. Evidence show the applicant received his overseas bar in2011, he was deployed to Kuwait from 2 September 2018 to 15 August 2019 for his(2nd) Award. There is insufficient evidence to support the applicant was deployed thatwarranted award of the OSR (3rd Award). Therefore, the Board granted partial relief.

3.Prior to closing the case, the Board did note the analyst of record administrativenotes below, and recommended the correction is completed to more accurately depictthe 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 thesignature), the Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant arecommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that allDepartment of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amendingthe applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 November 2021 by adding in

Item 13(Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) – 
•Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) for exemplary service from 23


August 2018 to 24 November 2021 and 
•Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass and “M” Device with Numeral “2”



Item 14 (Military Education) 
•IT Fundamentals Course, 40 hours, 2018

•GCSS – Army Organizational Supply Training Course, 40 hours, 2018

•HMMWV M998 Familiarization Training, 40 hours, 2019



2.The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant aportion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much ofthe application that pertains to award of the overseas service ribbon with numeral 3.



Microsoft Office Signature Line...
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.AR 635-8, currently in effect, prescribes policies and procedures for the preparationof DD Forms 214; it states the form will list all Federally recognized awards anddecorations for all periods of service. In addition, the duration of any foreign servicecompleted during the term of the DD Form 214 is to be listed in item 12f, and an entry initem 18 is required for Soldiers who deployed to a foreign country; this entry is to state:“SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD – YYYYMMDD).  
 
2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (6th Award). The record also indicates he completed foreign service; according to the applicant’s Master Military Pay Accounts (MMPA), he deployed, on 2 September 2018 and redeployed, on 15 August 2019, a period of 11 months and 14 days, and the MMPA further indicates the location was Kuwait. 
 
3.  Based on the foregoing, correct the applicant’s DD Form 214, ending 24 November 2021, as follows: 
 
 a. Item 12f – Delete the current entry and replace with: “0000/11/14.”  
 
 b. Item 13 – Delete Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award) and add Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (6th Award) and Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award). 
 
 c.  Item 18 – Add “SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 20180902 TO 20190815.” 
 
 
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.  AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards), currently in effect, states: 
 
 a. Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass and “M” Device with Numeral “2.” 
 
  (1)  The Armed Forces Reserve Medal recognizes Reserve Component (RC) service members who have completed 10 years of honorable RC service; have been called to active duty and served under specific statutory conditions; or volunteered and served on active duty in support of a designated U.S. military operation or contingency. 
 
  (2)  Unit commanders award the Armed Forces Reserve Medal for honorable and satisfactory service based on 10-year increments completed within a consecutive  
12-year period. Each year of active or inactive honorable service completed after 1 July 1949 require a minimum of 50 retirement points to have been accrued.  
 
  (3)  On or after 1 August 1990, RC members who are called to active duty and served under Title 10, USC, sections 12301 (a), 12302, 12304, or 12406, and those RC members who voluntarily serve on active duty in support of contingency operations are eligible for the award of an “M” Device. Multiple periods of service during one designated contingency will count as one “M” device award.  
 
  (4)  The regulation authorizes the issuance of a device to denote the successful completion of a 10-year period; RC members receive a Bronze Hourglass for the first 10-year term, a Silver Hourglass for the second, and a Gold Hourglass for the third. 
 
 b. Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award).  
 
  (1)  USAR Soldiers are normally eligible for the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal to recognize exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of a USAR TPU. However, the Army Good Conduct Medal is applicable when the RC enlisted Soldier is ordered to active duty under Title 10 USC and in support of peacetime and wartime contingency operations. 
 
  (2)  Each 3-year period completed on or after 27 August 1940 qualifies the Soldier for the Army Good Conduct Medal. Throughout a qualifying period, the enlisted Soldier must have maintained a record of service that displays he/she willingly complied with the demands of the military environment; was loyal and obedient to his/her superiors; faithfully supported the goals of his/her organization and the Army; and conducted himself or herself in an exemplary manner. 
 
 c. Overseas Service Ribbon The Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded to Soldiers when they have successfully completed an overseas tour; whether service is credited depends on the definition of a completed tour in AR 614-30 (Overseas Service). 
 
3.  AR 614-30, currently in effect, states, Soldiers in a temporary change of station or temporary duty status, in support of contingency operations, must have completed at least 11 continuous months for overseas tour completion credit. 
 
4.  AR 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents), currently in effect, states: 
 
a. The DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier’s most recent period of continuous  


active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. 
 
 b. Paragraph 5-6n (Item 14 – Military Education) requires DD Form 214 preparers to, “List all formal, in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214, and the course must have been at least 40 hours in duration. The information stated in item 14 is intended to assist former Soldiers in job placement and counseling; as such, preparers are cautioned not to include courses specifically addressing combat skills. 
 
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