IN THE CASE OF: 

  BOARD DATE: 15 August 2023 
 
  DOCKET NUMBER: AR20230006197 
 
 
APPLICANT REQUESTS:  In effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the service period ending 29 October 1993 to show service during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and award of the appropriate awards and decorations. 
 
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
 
• DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) 

• DD Form 214, dated 14 April 1987 (4 copies) 

• DD Form 214, dated 31 October 1993 (3 copies) 

• Department of Veterans Affairs Letter 


 
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 she served in Desert Storm and is not getting the credit for being a war Veteran because her DD Form 214 does not reflect this service. She further states she went to Desert Storm on 14 October 1990, but the sergeant (SGT) that was responsible for the manifest was out sick and a replacement stood in his place. She believes there should be a manifest. 
 
3.  The applicant enlisted in the U. S Army Reserves (USAR) on 22 August 1986 and entered initial active duty for training on 11 September 1986. She completed training, was awarded the military occupational specialty (MOS) 63H (Track Vehicle Repairer). She was honorably released from active duty and returned to her unit on 14 April 1987. 
 
4.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 November 1989, completed training with award of the MOS 88M (Motor Transport Operator). 
 
5.  Her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part ll) is void of any foreign service credit.  
 
6.  The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 29 October 1993 due to completion of her required active service and transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement). She had 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days of net active service this period with 7 months and 4 days of prior active service and 2 years 7 months, and 5 days of inactive service.  
 
• Block 12f (Foreign Service) shows the applicant served no time in a foreign location (00 00 00) 

• Block 13 (Decorations Medal, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows she was awarded or authorized: Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle bar, and Army Lapel Button.   

• Block 18 (Remarks) does not list any deployments.  


 
7.  A review of the Persian Gulf War Registry shows the applicant served in the Gulf War operational area from 1 October 1990 through 15 May 1991 (7 months and 14 days). 
 
BOARD DISCUSSION: 
 
After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within the military record, the Board found that relief was warranted. The applicant’s contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered. The applicant’s name is shown on the Gulf Roster as having served in Gulf War from 1 October 1990 through 15 May 1991 (7 months and 14 days). Based on this listing, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect her foreign service, deployment, and corresponding awards.  
 
  
BOARD VOTE: 
 
Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 
 
xx: xx: xx: GRANT FULL RELIEF 
 
: : : GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF 
 
: : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING 
 
: : : DENY APPLICATION 
 
 
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: 
 
The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 ending on 29 October 1993 as follows:  
 
• Block 12f, add 0000-07-15 

• Block 13, add the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal (K), and Kuwait Liberation Medal (SA) 

• Block 18, add Service in Southwest Asia from 1 October 1990 to 15 May 1991 


 
  8/15/2023

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 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army.  It establishes standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214 and states for the entry at:  
 
 a.  Item 12f (Foreign Service) to enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in block 12c. 
 
 b.  Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to list awards and decorations authorized or awarded for all periods of service in the priority sequence.  Do not use abbreviations.  
 
3.  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 ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, trophies, and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments.  
 
a.  The Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Southwest Asia and contiguous waters or airspace there over, on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. A bronze service star is authorized for wear with this medal for participation in each credited campaign.  Approved designated campaigns are: 
 
• Defense of Saudi Arabia (2 August 1990 to 16 January 1991) 

• Liberation and Defense of Kuwait (17 January to 11 April 1991)  

• Cease-Fire Campaign (12 April 1991 to 30 November 1995) 


 
b.  The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-K) was approved on 9 November 1995 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 2 August 1990 and 31 August 1993. 
 
c.  The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of 
the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 17 January 1991 and 28 February 1991. 
 
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