2.  The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show entitlement to the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL).  He alleges that he did not have bad time, nonjudicial punishment, a disqualifying discharge, or anything that would disqualify him from being awarded the GCMDL.

3.  On 14 November 1973, he enlisted in the Regular Army, with parental consent, for 2 years.

4.  His record is void of the accomplishing personnel action and most other service documentation, however, on 7 August 1975, he was awarded a general discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, Expeditious Discharge Program.  His Report of Separation indicates that he had 1 year, 8 months and 24 days of creditable service.

5.  Army Regulation 635-200, then in effect, indicated, in pertinent part, that soldiers who had demonstrated that they could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel in the Army because of the existence of one or more of the following conditions could be discharged, with their consent: Poor attitude; Lack of motivation; Lack of self-discipline; Inability to adapt socially or emotionally; and/or Failure to demonstrate promotion potential.

6.  Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, indicates, in pertinent part, that the GCMDL, first award only, may be awarded for 1 year service.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The evidence of the available records indicate that the applicant should be entitled to award of the GCMDL.

2.  In view of the foregoing, it is fair to conclude that he is entitled to have his record corrected, as shown below.


RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing his entitlement to the GCMDL.

BOARD VOTE:  

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION




		                           
		        CHAIRPERSON