IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 4 April 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220007877


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal and 
two awards of the Army Achievement Medal.   

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

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 the requested awards were omitted. He has copies of the 
orders. 

3.  Review of the applicant’s service records shows: 

	a.  He enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 June 1984 and reenlisted on 8 March 
1988. He held military occupational specialty 68J, Aircraft Instrument Repairman.

	b.  He served in a variety of stateside or overseas assignments, including Germany 
and he attained the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. 

	c.  He was honorably discharged on 7 August 1991 at the expiration of his term of 
service. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 7 years, 1 month, and 23 days of active 
service. It also shows he was awarded or authorized: 

*	Army Service Ribbon
*	Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)
*	National Defense Service Medal
*	Overseas Service Ribbon
*	Aircraft Crewman Badge Driver’s Badge
*	NCO Professional Development Ribbon
*	Expert Badge with Rifle Bar
*	Sharpshooter Badge with Grenade Bar 

4.  The applicant’s service record does not contain, and the applicant does not provide 
the general or permanent orders that awarded him the Army Commendation Medal and 
two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. 

5. By regulation (AR 600-8-22), awards of the Army Commendation Medal and Army 
Achievement Medal require a formal recommendation, approval through the chain of 
command, and announcement in orders. 

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. By 
regulation (AR 600-8-22), awards of the Army Commendation Medal and Army 
Achievement Medal require a formal recommendation, approval through the chain of 
command, and announcement in orders. If the applicant has copies of the permanent or 
general orders awarding him these awards, he may reapply to this Board for 
reconsideration. 
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BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	:X	:X	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.  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 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides Department of the Army policy, 
criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military decorations, Army 
Good Conduct Medals, service medals and rib-bons, combat and special skill badges 
and tabs, unit decorations, trophies, and similar devices awarded in recognition of 
accomplishments. It states: 

	a.  The Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 
December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, 
or meritorious service.  As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, 
approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.

	b.  The Army Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of 
the United States, who while serving in a noncombat area on or after 1 August 1981, 
distinguished themselves by meritorious service or achievement.  As with all personal 
decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and 
announcement in orders are required.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20220007877


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