IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 24 August 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20230005536


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his 
DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to 
show he completed foreign service in Vietnam.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), 23 February 2023
*	letter of support, Mrs. OR___, not dated
*	letter of support, TB___, not dated
*	letter to Veterans Administration, not dated

FACTS:

1.  Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the 
previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of 
Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20190010168, 12 January 2021.

2.  The applicant states, in effect:

	a.  He served in Vietnam from 4 June 1971 in a weapons infantry military 
occupational specialty, 11B2O. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship 
Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge 
with Pistol Bar.

	b.  He served in Vietnam Central Highlands in 1971. His last duty assignment when 
he returned from Vietnam was Combat Support Company, 63d Armor, 1st Division, 
Fort Riley.

3.  The applicant provided three letters of support for his contention that he completed 
foreign service in Vietnam.

4.  A review of the applicant's service records shows:

	a.  On 26 January 1971, he was inducted into the Army of the United States.

	b.  Headquarters (HQ), 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), and Fort Riley, issued 
him:

		(1)  Special Orders (SO) Number 170, 19 June 1971, 
assigned him to Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 63d Armor.

		(2)  SO Number 74, 14 March 1972, assigned him Combat Support Company 
(Provisional), 2nd Battalion, 63d Armor, effective 28 February 1972.

		(3)  SO Number 103, 12 April 1972, relieved him form CSC, 2nd Battalion, 
63d Armor and assigned him to HHC, 2nd Battalion, 63d Armor, effective 21 April 1972.

		(4)  SO Number 110, 19 April 1972, relieved him form HHC, 2nd Battalion, 
63d Armor, and assigned him to special duty in MOS 17K2O.

	c.  Unit Orders Number 7 issued by Combat Support Company, 2d Battalion, 
63d Armor, appointed him as an acting noncommissioned officer.

	d.  On 22 September 1972, he requested approval from his Commanding Officer, 
CSC, for early release under provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel 
Separations -Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5, in order to accept employment with 
(Company) General Contractors.

	e.  On 5 October 1972, the Commanding General,1st Infantry Division, approved his 
early release under provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-21, SPN 414 
(Early Release for Employment).

	f.  His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he completed no foreign 
service and he completed no assignments to any units in Vietnam.

	g.  On 26 October 1972, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred 
to the U.S. Army Reserve. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report 
of Transfer or Discharge) shows he completed 1 year, 9 months, and 1 days of net 
service this period and no foreign service in item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), and 
no entry in item 30 (Remarks) of dates of service in Vietnam.

	h.  On 12 January 2021 (ABCMR Docket Number AR20190010168), the Board 
found no evidence of records showing he served in Vietnam.


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BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the military record, the Board found relief is not warranted.

2.  The Board found no military service records corroborating the applicant s claim that 
he served in Vietnam. The Board determined the available evidence is an insufficient 
basis for making the correction the applicant seeks. 


BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:xx	:xx	:xx	DENY APPLICATION


BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or 
injustice.  Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are 
insufficient as a basis to amend the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number 
AR20190010168, 12 January 2021.
	 
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.

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REFERENCES:

1.  Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes 
the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the 
Army acting through the ABCMR. 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.

2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, 
prescribed the separation documents that would be furnished each individual who was 
separated from the Army including Active Duty Training personnel and established 
standardized procedures for the preparation and distribution of these documents. All 
available records would be used as a basis for the preparation of the DD Form 214, 
including DA Form 20, DA Form 66, and orders.

	a.  Enlisted Personnel. In item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) Enter total active 
duty outside continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the 
DD Form 214 and the last oversea theater in which service was completed, e.g., 
Foreign and/or Sea Service (USAREUR)."

	b.  In item 30 (Remarks) enter inclusive dates of service in Vietnam during current 
period of service.

3.  Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), in effect at 
the time, provided the authority for separation of enlisted personnel upon expiration 
term of service, prior to expiration term of service, retirement by reason of length of 
service, and issuance of discharge certificates. Paragraph 5-21 provided guidance for 
early separation for employment opportunities with approval by the chain of command.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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