APPLICANT REQUESTS:  Correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) to show his correct rank, pay grade, and all authorized awards.

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that he believes his DD Form 214 dated 20 November 1981 incorrectly reflects the rank he held and the awards he was authorized at the time of his separation from the service. 

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

The applicant enlisted on 28 March 1980 for a period of 3 years.  He successfully completed his training and was transferred to Germany for duty as an equipment records and parts specialist.  He was promoted to the pay grade of E-3 on 28 March 1981.

Although the records of proceedings of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) are not contained in the applicant’s records, his records indicate that he went AWOL on two occasions (each were 1 day periods), that NJP was imposed against him on three occasions, and that he was reduced to the pay grade of E-1 on 7 May 1981.

On 15 October 1981 the applicant’s commander initiated a recommendation to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention.  The commander cited the applicant’s continuous disregard for the basic traits of military discipline and his inability to follow simple instructions or conform to a military environment as the basis for his recommendation.  The applicant acknowledged notification of the proposed discharge and voluntarily consented to the discharge.

The appropriate authority approved the recommendation and directed that he be furnished with an honorable discharge.

Accordingly, the applicant was honorably discharged on 20 November 1981, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention.  He had served 1 year, 7 months, and 21 days of total active service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates that he was separated in the pay grade of E-1 with a date of rank of 7 May 1981 and that he was authorized awards of the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Marksman Badge with rifle bar.  There is no indication in his records that he received any awards other than those listed on his DD Form 214.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.

2.  The applicant’s record shows that he was discharged in the proper grade that he held at the time he was discharged, that he was credited with the proper amount of service, and that he received credit for all of the awards and decorations he was authorized at the time of discharge.  Accordingly, there is no basis to change the information contained on his DD Form 214.

3. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

                       GRANT          

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION




		David R. Kinneer
		Executive Secretary