IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 20 September 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20230001204


APPLICANT REQUESTS: in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by adding the Noncommissioned Officer 
Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral "2."

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 (Armed 
Forces), United States Code (USC), section 1552 (b) (Correction of Military Records:  
Claims Incident Thereto). 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 effect, he completed the Primary Leadership Development 
Course and the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course; as such, he is authorized the 
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral "2." This 
award is currently missing from his DD Form 214.

3.  A review of the applicant's service record reveals the following:

	a.  On 5 November 1980, the applicant enlisted into the Regular Army for 3 years; 
upon completion of initial entry training and the award of military occupational specialty 
76Y (Unit Supply Specialist), orders assigned him to Germany, and he arrived at his 
new unit, on 8 June 1981.

	b.  On 31 August 1983, the applicant immediately reenlisted for 3 years. Effective 
7 October 1983, the applicant's chain of command promoted him to sergeant 
(SGT)/E-5. On 28 July 1984, the applicant completed his tour in Germany, and orders 
reassigned him to Fort Campbell, KY; he arrived, on 7 August 1984.
	c.  On 7 May 1986, the applicant's commander advised him, via memorandum, that 
he was initiating separation action against the applicant, citing the provisions of 
paragraph 14-12b (Separation for Misconduct – A Pattern of Misconduct), Army 
Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel). On 13 May 
1986, the separation authority approved the commander's separation action and 
directed the applicant's general discharge under honorable conditions; on 19 May 1986, 
orders separated the applicant accordingly.

	d.  The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he completed 5 years, 5 months, and 1 day 
of net active duty service; in addition, the form reflected the following:

		(1)  Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons 
Awarded or Authorized):

*	Army Service Ribbon
*	Overseas Service Ribbon
*	Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)
*	Air Assault Badge
*	Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16)
*	Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar

		(2)  Item 14 (Military Education): Unit Supply Specialist Course, 8 weeks (1981).

		(3)  Item 18 (Remarks): The applicant's continuous honorable service, from 
19801105 to 19830830, is not listed.

	e.  The applicant's available service record is void of any DA Forms 1059 (Service 
School Academic Evaluation Report) or DA Forms 87 (Certificate of Training) showing 
his successful completion of Primary Leadership Development Course and the Basic 
Noncommissioned Officer Course. In addition, item 17 (Civilian Education and Military 
Schools) on his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record – Part II) has no entries 
confirming his graduation from either of the aforementioned courses.

4.  The applicant requests, in effect, to have the Noncommissioned Officer Professional 
Development Ribbon with Numeral "2" added to his DD Form 214.

	a.  AR 600-8-22 (Military Awards), currently in effect, states the Noncommissioned 
Officer Professional Development Ribbon is awarded to Regular Army, ARNG, and 
USAR Soldiers for successful completion of designated noncommissioned officer 
professional development courses. The ribbon is initially awarded upon graduation from 
the primary level (i.e., Primary Leadership Development Course), and a Numeral "2" is 
authorized when the Soldier completes the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course 
(currently identified as the Advanced Leaders Course).
	b.  AR 15-185 (ABCMR) states the ABCMR decides cases on the evidence of 
record; it is not an investigative body. Additionally, the ABCMR begins its consideration 
of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity (i.e., the documents in an 
applicant’s service records are accepted as true and accurate, barring compelling 
evidence to the contrary). The applicant bears the burden of proving the existence of an 
error or injustice by presenting a preponderance of evidence, meaning there is a greater 
than a 50 percent chance that what an applicant’s claims is true.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the military record, the Board found that relief was not 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 regulation. Upon review of the applicant’s petition, available military records, the 
Board determined the applicant’s record is absent any DA Forms 1059 (Service School 
Academic Evaluation Report) or DA Forms 87 (Certificate of Training) showing his 
successful completion of Primary Leadership Development Course and the Basic 
Noncommissioned Officer Course. The Board agreed there is insufficient evidence to 
warrant correction to the applicant’s DD Form 214. Therefore, relief was denied. 

2.  This board is not an investigative body.  The Board determined despite the absence 
of the applicant’s service records, they agreed the burden of proof rest on the applicant, 
however, he did not provide any supporting documentation and his service record has 
insufficient evidence to support the applicant successfully completed the Primary 
Leadership Development Course and the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course.

3.  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

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	:X	:X	DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

Except for the correction addressed in Administrative Note(s) below, the Board found 
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.


ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE(S):

1.  AR 635-8, currently in effect, for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without 
being issued a DD Form 214 and who are separated with any characterization of 
service less than “Honorable,” DD Form 214 preparers are to enter the following 
comment in item 18 (Remarks): “Continuous Honorable Active Service From” (first day 
of service for which DD Form 214 was not issued) Until (date before commencement of 
current enlistment). 

2.  The evidence of record shows the applicant immediately reenlisted, on 31 August 
1984.

3.  Based on the foregoing, amend the applicant's DD Form 214, ending 19 May 1986, 
by adding the following comment to item 18: "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE 
SERVICE FROM 19801105 TO 19830830."


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, currently in effect, states the Noncommissioned Officer Professional 
Development Ribbon is awarded to Regular Army, ARNG, and USAR Soldiers for 
successful completion of designated noncommissioned officer professional 
development courses. The ribbon is initially awarded upon graduation from the primary 
level (i.e., Primary Leadership Development Course), and a Numeral "2" is issued when 
the Soldier completed the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course.

3.  AR 15-185, currently in effect, states the ABCMR decides cases on the evidence of 
record; it is not an investigative body. Additionally, the ABCMR begins its consideration 
of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity (i.e., the documents in an 
applicant’s service records are accepted as true and accurate, barring compelling 
evidence to the contrary). The applicant bears the burden of proving the existence of an 
error or injustice by presenting a preponderance of evidence, meaning there is a greater 
than a 50 percent chance that what an applicant’s claims is true.

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