IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2022 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210013732 APPLICANT REQUESTS: a. Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 5 June 2004 to 15 February 2009 as follows: * Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) add all authorized military and civilian awards and decorations; * Block 14 (Military Education) removing "Sexual Assault Advocate Training, 1 week, 2006" and adding * basic combat training * advanced individual training * "Unit Victim Advocate Training" * Regimental Support Squadron Driver’s Training, 1 week, 2006 * Antiterrorism Training Course Level I, 1 week, 2006 * Cougar OPNET Familiarization Training, 32 hours, July 2008 * Transition Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Operator New Equipment Training Course, 4 hours, November 2008 * Reserve Component Theater Sustainment Course, 2 weeks, June 2009 * Army National Guard Information Operations Course, June 2010 * South Bay Public Safety Training Academy – Basic Police Academy Training, duration 888 hours, July 2013 b. adding to his official military personnel file a copy of his South Bay Regional Academy – Academy Recruit Evaluation dated 16 July 2013; and a copy of his United States Department of State letter dated 31 January 2013 APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * Table of Contents * Section I: Contracts and Honorable Discharges o Narrative Summary o Civilian Resume o Contracts and Honorable Discharge Summary o DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 18 August 2001 and 15 February 2009 o Order Number 11-304-00067 dated 31 October 2011 o Memorandum from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Theater Information Operations Group dated 10 June 2011 o Excerpts from his military personnel record * Section II: Military Education and Awards o Narrative Summary o Certificate of Training for Regimental Support Squadron Driver’s Training, 40 hours, 10 February 2006 o Certificate of Training for Antiterrorism Training Course Level II, 40 hours, 19 May 2006 o Certificate of Training from San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services for Sexual Assault Advocate Training, 40 hours, 26 May 2006 o Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Army Garrison Fort Irwin, CA, for completing the annual Unit Victim Advocate Training through the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, dually signed, undated o Certificate for Transition Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Operator New Equipment Training Course, 4 hours, November 2008 o Certificate for Cougar Operations Network "OPNET", 32 hours, 31 July 2008 o U.S. Army Logistics Management College, Reserve Component Theater Sustainment Course, 80 hours, 26 June 2009 o Certificate of Completion Antiterrorism Awareness Training Level 1 dated 12 December 2009 with verifiable certificate number o Certificate from South Bay Regional Public Safety Training – Basic Police Academy for the period from 6 February 2013 through 18 July 2013, 22 units o Excerpts from his military personnel records * Section III: Officer Record Brief, Evaluations and Joint Services Transcript o Narrative Summary o Multiple DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Reports) for evaluation periods ending on 13 March 2006, 24 November 2006, 18 June 2007, 15 November 2007, 5 December 2008, 15 February 2010, and 22 April 2011 o Two DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) dated 28 September 2004 and 25 June 2009 o Officer Record Brief dated 16 December 2007 o Letter from United States Department of State to Applicant dated 31 January 2013 o South Bay Regional Academy, Academy Recruit Evaluation * Section IV: Medical History and Veterans Affairs o Narrative Summary o Civilian medical treatment records o Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) documents and benefit summaries dated 30 December 2015 and 1 December 2019 o Excerpts from his service treatment records * Section V: Civilian Education, Academic Degrees and Transcripts o Narrative Summary o Multiple college transcripts * Section VI: Three Publishing Agreements and One Accompanying Manuscript o Narrative Summary o Multiple publishing agreements o Bank account statements o Manuscript * Section VII: Years 1994-2000 o Narrative Summary o State court records dated 19 May 1995 o Letter to applicant from his church president dated 12 May 1998 o Family history narrative FACTS: 1. The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame provided in Title 10, United States 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. He states in effect that the Board should correct his military record because the errors and injustices within his record are biasing outcomes in his civilian life. He has endured injustices in his civilian life post service because of errors within his military record. He requests the following corrections: a. To his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 February 2009, (1) It should show he completed basic combat training, a 9 week course, in 2001. He was assigned to Company D at Fort Jackson, SC. It should also show he completed advanced individual training, an 8 week course in 2001, meeting the qualifications for serving as an administrative specialist. (2) Add "Unit Victim Advocate Training" which he completed at Fort Irwin, CA. He received two certificates for this course: a military certificate of training and a civilian certificate of training. The civilian certificate shows the title of the course as "Sexual Assault Advocate Training" which was a 40-hour course or 1-week duration. The title of the civilian course is listed on his 2009 DD Form 214. He wants the civilian course title removed and the military titled course added to his 2009 DD Form 214. His evidence shows he completed the civilian course requirements in 2006. He continues stating that because his certificate of training for the military course has no completion date he believes there is an implied injustice. He believes he could be entitled to financial compensation because the course certificate is incomplete and it appears he is still in training. (Note: He did not directly request financial compensation; therefore, it is not addressed within this record of proceedings.) (3) Add Antiterrorism Level I course because he has two course certificates of completion for Antiterrorism Level I and Antiterrorism Level II. However, his 2009 DD Form 214 only shows he completed Antiterrorism Level II training in 2006. In reviewing his certificates, he believes he received the Antiterrorism Level I certificate as a replacement certificate. He notes it is not signed. He also states based on his education, training and experiences over the past 15 years, he meets the requirements for the Antiterrorism Level I training. Therefore, this course should be added to his 2009 DD Form 214. (4) Add Regimental Support Squadron Driver’s Training which was a 1-week course ,that he completed in February 2006. (5) Add "Cougar OPNET Familiarization Training" which was a 32-hour course that he completed in July 2008 in Iraq. He was serving on a Military Transition Team while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (6) Add "Transition Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Operator New Equipment Training Course" which he took in November 2008 in Iraq. He states it was a 4-hour course of instruction. This training was part of his training as a member of a Military Transition Team in Iraq. (7) Add Reserve Components Theater Sustainment Course. He states he attended this course and received a certificate of completion in June 2009. The certificate shows it was an 80-hour course of instruction or a 2-week course. He states he was a member of a Reserve Component unit when he attended this course. (8) Add Information Operations Course which he completed in June 2010. He states his Joint Services Transcript shows he completed this course through the Army National Guard. (9) Add South Bay Public Safety Training Academy – Basic Police Academy Training as a career course. He provides a certificate of completion showing he completed approximately 888 hours of training or 22 units. He met the course completion standards graduating in July 2013. b. In effect he states the ABCMR should conduct an audit to determine if he is entitled to additional military or civilian awards. If he is entitled to more awards, then his DD Forms 214 should be corrected to show all his authorized awards. c. In July 2013, he successfully completed and graduated from police cadet training receiving an academic evaluation. He requests that the Board add his civilian course transcripts and academic evaluation to his official military personnel file. d. He states, in effect, that due to the errors on his DD Form 214 he believes it has caused him undue financial hardship. He states he is close to complete financial insolvency and potential bankruptcy. He provides personal bank statements to support his contentions. He has made dozens of attempts to find and pursue a new career path since his separation from active duty in 2009. He feels he has not succeeded in finding civilian employment since his release from active duty. e. To assist the Board he provides his curriculum vitae and then a document containing seven sections showing his academic career, his enlisted service, his commissioned service, his graduate studies including doctoral research, and his work as an aspiring author and scholar. He further provides his civilian contracts for publication of his book that was a multi-year project. As a member of the Reserve Component, an officer evaluation report (OER) noted he was pursuing his doctorate. As his OER records the fact he was pursuing his doctorate he believes the Army is aware of his doctoral studies and research. He now believes the Army is responsible for his inability to complete his doctorate. He funded his doctoral research himself using all his financial resources. He pursued his doctoral degree through two universities. At present, his doctoral research and the completion of his manuscript and its publication is on hold until he can secure funding. f. He recounts his medical treatment at military, civilian and various VA treatment facilities. He expresses his frustration in obtaining chiropractic treatment to include his personal costs associated with obtaining treatment from private chiropractors. He states his initial injury occurred in 1996 when his vehicle was rear ended. While on active duty he further aggravated his back requiring consultation and medical treatment. g. He describes his academic achievements and provides multiple transcripts in support of his achievements including his Joint Services Transcript showing his military training and education. Post service he was awarded a Master of Arts in Economics on 15 August 20014 and then he received a Master of Public Administration on 5 August 2017. He discusses his frustration with a university that arbitrarily dismissed him from their doctoral program in 2018. For the Board’s review he provides his academic observation of the university and the injustices he endured at the university. He also submits a copy of his manuscript and three publishing agreements. However, publishing his manuscript is on hold until he can secure more funding for his doctoral program. h. He submits a narrative summary of his life for the period 1994-2000. His parents divorced and after their divorce his mother went through periods of homelessness. She also suffers from mental illness which was aggravated by her homelessness. He feels the community did not support him or his mother and that most people were indifferent to their situation. He did graduate from high school in 1994. He describes his personal experiences with a church including participating in a missionary program for 2 years post high school graduation. Currently, he is not a member of the church. In 2018, during a back ground check he discovered a criminal complaint was filed against him in 1995 and then those records were sealed by the state. He does not recall the situation that led to the complaint. He also discusses the three families and a family member who support him and his mother. 3. Review of the applicant's service records shows: a. On 16 March 2001 he enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG). b. On 6 May 2001 he entered active duty for training (ADT). He completed basic combat and advanced individual training and he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 71L (Administrative Specialist). c. He was honorably released from ADT on 18 August 2001 to the control of the State ARNG. His DD Form 214 for this period shows he completed 3 months and 13 days. It also shows in: (1) Block 13 – Army Service Ribbon (for the successful completion of training and MOS school) (2) Block 14 – Basic Combat Training, 9 weeks; Administrative Specialist, 8 weeks, August 2001 d. On 20 August 2001 he signed a DA Form 597 (Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Nonscholarship Cadet Contract) wherein he committed to train and participate in the ROTC program with the intent to complete the requirements for accepting an appointment as a commissioned officer. During his undergraduate studies he was a simultaneous member of the ALARNG and Army ROTC. e. On 7 May 2004 he was discharged from the ALARNG for the purpose of accepting an appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). He transferred to the USAR Control Group (ROTC). His NGB Form 22 (National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service) documented his 3 years, 1 month and 22 days of ARNG service. f. On 8 May 2004 he accepted an oath of office as a Reserve commissioned officer. g. On 6 June 2004 he entered active duty at Fort Benning, GA. He attended the resident Infantry Officer Basic Leadership Course through 28 September 2004. He completed the resident course receiving a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report). He was reassigned to Fort Irwin, CA where he served with air cavalry troops. h. On 29 November 2005 he was promoted to first lieutenant and on 1 July 2007 he was promoted to captain (CPT) in the Regular Army. On or about 1 December 2007 he was reassigned to Fort Riley, KS. i. He served in Iraq from 27 February 2008 through 5 December 2008. He received the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious service while assigned as the Security Company Advisor to the 1st Motor Transportation Regiment, 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force supporting the Multinational Division-Baghdad. j. He submitted a written request to resign his Regular Army officer appointment agreeing to serve in the Reserve component to fulfill his military statutory service obligation. On 11 December 2008, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division issued him his separation orders with an effective date of separation of 15 February 2009. k. His Officer Record Brief dated 5 January 2009 contains the following entries: * Section I (Assignment Information) shows his control career management branch was 36A (Financial Manager). * Section VI (Military Education) shows he completed: Infantry Officer Basic, 2004; Mechanized Infantry Basic, 2005; Mechanized Leaders Course, 2005; Airborne, 2005; and Military Transition Team, 2008. * Section VII (Civilian Education) shows he received his baccalaureate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 2004. * Section VIII (Awards and Decorations) shows the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Parachute Badge. l. On 15 February 2009 he was honorably discharged from the Regular Army. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he completed 4 years, 8 months and 11 days. It also shows his prior active service of 3 months and 13 days. This DD Form 214 contains the following pertinent information: (1) Block 13 – awarded or authorized * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Iraqi Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * Parachutist Badge * Overseas Service Bar (one); (2) Block 14 – completed * Airborne, 3 weeks, 2005 * Anti-armor Leader Course, 3 weeks, 2005 * Mechanized Infantry Officer (Course), 6 weeks, 2005 * Antiterrorism Training Course Level II, 1 week, 2006 * Sexual Assault Advocate Training, 1 week, 2006 * Military Transition Team, 6 weeks, 2008. m. Concurrent with his discharge from the Regular Army he was appointed and accepted a commission as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army effective 16 February 2009. He was branched in the Finance Corps, USAR. n. He actively served in the USAR until he resigned his Reserve commission effective 30 November 2011. On that date he was honorably discharged from the USAR by Orders 11-304-00067 issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command on 31 October 2011. As he had no periods of active service exceeding 90 days while a member of the USAR, under Army regulations he was not issued a DD Form 214. 4. As outlined in the section titled, "Applicant’s Supporting Documents Considered by the Board" he provided evidence totaling 310 pages. Within his evidence, the following documents directly support his contention to correct his 2009 DD Form 214. a. On or about 10 February 2006 he received a DA Certificate of Training signed by his battalion (regimental) commander showing he completed the Regimental Support Squadron Driver’s Training. The course period was from 6 February through 10 February 2006 and consisted of 40-hours of instruction. He completed this training at Fort Irwin, CA. [This course can be added administratively to his 2009 DD Form 214]. b. On or about 26 May 2006, he received a certificate showing he completed 40 hours of "Sexual Assault Advocate Training" required by the State of California, Office of Emergency Services. The title of the form is "San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services." It is signed by a civilian whose title was executive director. No military officers signed this form. [This course is shown on his 2009 DD Form 214]. c. On an unknown date he received a certificate printed on a local post form which does not contain an identifying form number. The title of the form is "United States Army Garrison Fort Irwin, CA, Certificate of Appreciation." The garrison commander and the garrison command sergeant major each signed his certificate of appreciation. This certificate shows he completed the annual Unit Victim Advocate Training through the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. [Unknown course duration] d. On or about 19 May 2006 he received a certificate of training issued by the United States Army Forces Command. This form does not contain a Department of the Army form number showing it was authorized by the Army Publishing Directorate. This form contains the preprinted signature of the Acting Deputy Commanding General/Chief of Staff and the signature of the instructor. The title of the course is "Antiterrorism Training Course (Level II)." The course was 40 hours in duration and held from 15 May 2006 through 19 May 2006. [This course is shown on his 2009 DD Form 214]. e. On or about 31 July 2008 he received a certificate titled "Force Protection" showing he completed a familiarization course for operating the "Cougar OPNET." The course was taught by a contractor at the Balad, Iraq training center. The certificate does not contain the duration of the familiarization course. [Unknown course duration] f. In November 2008, he completed a 4-hour period of instruction for the Transition Mine Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) operator training conducted at Camp Liberty, Iraq. He received a certificate of training from the Tank Automotive Armaments Command. This certificate is not part of the Department of the Army (DA) authorized forms found within the Army Publishing Directorate. [Less than 40 hours] 5. As outlined in the section titled, "Applicant’s Supporting Documents Considered by the Board" he provided evidence totaling 310 pages. Within his evidence, the following documents were issued after his discharge from active duty in 2009. a. On or about 26 June 2009, while a member of a USAR troop program unit, he successfully completed the Reserve Component Theater Sustainment Course. He received a course completion certificate showing the course was 80 hours in duration. The course was taught by the U.S. Army Logistics Management College. h. On 12 December 2009 he completed the (annual) Antiterrorism Awareness Training (Level 1). His certificate of completion shows it was completed through computer assisted technology and it was an on-line course. There is no indication of the duration of the course. It does contain a certificate number pertaining to the applicant. i. His Joint Services Transcript shows on 16 July 2010 he took a course titled, “Information Operations” through the Army National Guard Information Operations School. The duration of this course is not shown on his Joint Services Transcript. Additionally, this course has not been evaluated by the American Council on Education. j. On 31 January 2013 a representative from the United States Department of State sent him a letter informing him he was tentatively selected as an alternate for an internship with that agency starting in June 2013. He was required to obtain a security clearance by 21 June 2013. k. Certificate of course completion showing he successfully completed the Basic Police Academy Course for the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and it is also associated with Evergreen Valley College. The period of instruction was from 6 February 2013 through 18 July 2013, post discharge from the Regular Army. He completed 888 hours of instruction equally 22 units under the curriculum requirements of Evergreen Valley Cottage. He provided his transcript from this college. l. He provides transcripts for various colleges and universities he attended prior to graduating and receiving his diploma from the University of South Alabama in June 2004. He also submits numerous character and academic reference letters supporting his application for a scholarship within the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program. (1) On 15 August 2014 he was awarded a Master of Arts in Economics by San Jose State University. He provides his transcripts for this program of instruction. (2) On 5 August 2017 he was awarded a Master of Public Education from the University of Alabama. He provides his transcripts for this program of instruction. (3) He provides his doctoral manuscript and associated documents supporting his contention he is arduously pursuing a doctorate of philosophy post discharge from the Regular Army and USAR. m. As of 15 December 2020, his VA service-connected combined rating was 40 percent. He does receive financial benefits from the VA. n. Numerous OERs, miscellaneous documents from his official military personnel file, excepts from his military medical records and civilian medical records supporting his contention he aggravated a back injury during his period of active service. BOARD DISCUSSION: After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within the military record, the Board found that relief was partially warranted. The applicant’s contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered. a. Board members found no additional awards/personal decorations to add to his DD Form 214. b. Additionally, Board members noted that the DD Form 214 is a record of continuous active service and depicts conditions at the time of separation. While some of the applicant's training courses did occur during the period covered by his DD Form 214 for the period 5 June 2004 to 15 February 2009, most of his supporting documents are for training or achievements that either occurred after the period covered by the DD Form 214 or did not warrant entry on the DD Form 214. c. Training courses are entered on the DD Form 214 if they occurred during the period covered or are of 40 hours or more duration. Board members further noted that his records contain or he provided a civilian certificate shows the course "Sexual Assault Advocate Training" which was a 40-hour course or 1-week duration. This course is listed on his DD Form 214 and there is no reason to remove it. d. Finally, as the applicant is no longer in military service, should he return to service, new records would be established to add authorized document to his service record. BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF XX: XX: XX: GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING : : : DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: 1. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Block 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 covering the period 5 June 2004 to 15 February 2009: Regimental Support Squadron Driver’s Training, 1 week, 2006. 2. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to any additional training or awards raised by the applicant. 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, United States 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 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management Records) effective 22 July 2004 prescribes policies, operating tasks, and steps governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. Military Personnel Information Management/Records Program of the Military Personnel Information Management is linked to Army Regulation 600-8 (Military Personnel Management). It governs all work required in the field to support the management of records. Only those documents listed in this regulation will accompany or be filed in the OMPF. Once a document is placed in the OMPF, it becomes a permanent part of that file. A document can be removed by the ABCMR. a. The OMPF is initiated when the Soldier becomes a member of any Army Component. Once started the OMPF will be continued in use when changing an Army Component. OMPFs for USAR Soldiers not on active duty nor counted against the end strength of the Active Army were maintained by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command. Upon release from active duty or the control of the U.S. Army Reserve Command the OMPF is forwarded to the National Personnel Records Center, part of the National Archives, for archival filing. b. For resident and nonresident course completion certificates, file only when a DA Form 1059 or DA Form 1059-1 is not issued. File only certificates issued by schools and colleges listed in Army Regulation 351-1, appendixes B, C, D and DA Pamphlet 351-4. Do not file for USAR personnel. c. For transcripts of credit from civilian colleges, universities, trade schools, or business schools file only transcripts showing completion of degree (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, etc.) or completion of a program. Continuing education units will not be filed. Transcripts must be from accredited college or university as verified by the Department of Education. 3. Army Regulation 600-8-104 published on 2 August 2012 renamed the regulation to "Army Military Human Resources Records Management (AMHRR)." It defined the AMHRR as a permanent record remaining under Army control for 62 years from a Soldier’s final separation date to include retirement, separation and death. Upon the first day of the 63rd year records are transferred to the control of the National Achieves and Records Administration. Only documents pertaining to a Soldier’s military career and listed in this regulation will be filed in the AMHRR. The AMHRR is reflective of an individual Soldier record and is stored in interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). The ABCMR Decision and Record of Proceedings is filed in the restricted folder unless otherwise directed by the ABCMR. File the ABCMR decision memorandum/letter, record of proceedings, and application. 4. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) Number 2000.16, dated 2 October 2006, Subject: DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards states the DoD’s formal AT Training Program consists of Level I through Level IV Training. The Heads of DoD Components shall ensure that every military service member, DoD employee, and local national or third country citizen in a direct-hire status by the Department of Defense completes Level I AT Awareness Training prescribed by this instruction including watching a video or completing a DoD sponsored and certified computer or web-based distance Level I training course. Level I AT Training is an annual training requirement. Level II AT Training and certification is for Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) Training. Each battalion or equivalent sized unit commander will appoint an ATO in writing. Each appointed ATO is required to attend a formal Military Department approved Level II ATO Course of Instruction, whether a course in residence or through a mobile training team. For DoD agencies and Field Activities certification may be achieved by completion of a DoD sponsored and certified computer or web-based distance learning instruction course. There is a 3-year training requirement to attended Level II ATO Training to remain duly appointed to these duties. 5. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separation – Separation Documents) in effect at the time stated the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. For Soldiers of the Reserve Component, a DD Form 214 is issued after completing initial active duty for training which resulted in the award of a military occupational specialty even if the active duty was for less than 90 days. a. For Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) it states to list (federally recognized) awards and decorations for all periods of service. Each entry will be verified by the soldier’s record. (Do not enter foreign or State level awards on the DD Form 214. b. For Block 14 (Military Education) it states to use the information from the Officer Record Brief. List formal in-service (full-time attendance) training course successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. Course duration must be at least 40 hours or 1-week duration. Include the title, length in weeks, and year completed. This information is to assist the soldier in job placement and counseling; therefore, do no list training course for combat skill. When in doubt, refer to the course descriptions in DA Pamphlet (PAM) 351-4 (United States Army Formal Schools Catalog) to determine its usefulness to the soldier after transitioning from the Army. Or when in doubt, refer to the American Council of Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces for commonly accepted course titles to determine its usefulness to the soldier after transitioning from the Army. (Source documents include the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) or other military issued certificate of completion with from and through dates or number of weeks.) 6. DA PAM 351-4 in effect at the time stated the catalog was the official source information on formal courses is instruction offered at active U.S. Army Schools and Training Centers. It included interservice training courses and selected DoD courses for Army personnel. The catalog defined the term school for college, service school, training center, or hospital which conducts formal course. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20210013732 14 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1