| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. William Blakely | Analyst |
| Mr. John N. Slone | Chairperson | |
| Ms. Margaret V. Thompson | Member | |
| Mr. William D. Powers | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be corrected to show the rank of sergeant (E-5).
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that the lieutenant temporarily in charge denied his promotion to sergeant because he was 6 months from completing his term of enlistment. He states that he read the promotions orders and witnessed the lieutenant place the promotion orders into his desk. He states that his new commander offered to promote him only if he reenlisted. He further states that he is not requesting back pay just the acknowledgement of his military records to show the rank of sergeant.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant entered the Army on 6 April 1964. He was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 63H (Engine Powertrain Repairman). His awards include the Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device. He was honorably released from active duty on
5 April 1967, in the rank of specialist four (permanent).
Item 3 (Grade-Rank and Date of Appointment) of the applicant’s Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) shows the rank of specialist four (permanent), pay grade E-4, and his date of rank as 17 January 1966.
The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) indicates he was promoted to specialist four (permanent) on 17 January 1966.
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. A review of the applicant’s file revealed no orders promoting him to a higher rank than specialist four prior to his separation from the Army. Therefore, the rank of specialist four (permanent) shown in item 3 of his DD Form 214 is correct.
2. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
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
__JNS__ __ MVT __ __WDP__ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001056265 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 2001/07/24 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | (DENY) |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 131.00 |
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