| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Joyce A. Wright | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O’Connor, Jr. | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Eric N. Anderson | Member | |
| Mr. Hubert O. Fry | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was separated in the rank of “SSG/E6” instead of “SGT(T)/E5.”
APPLICANT STATES: That he was promoted to SSG/E6 on 16 September 1968, was assigned to the Company B, Aviation Support, that his DD Form
214 shows his rank as “SGT(T)/E5”, and that he was not paid as an E-6 after
his promotion. In support of his application he submits a copy of his DD Form 214 and a copy of a Disposition Form (In Processing Route Sheet), dated 16 September 1968.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show he enlisted
on 11 August 1966 as a general vehicle repairman (63C). He served in
Vietnam from 16 August 1967 to 15 August 1968 and was honorably
discharged on 8 August 1969.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows his rank as “SGT(T)” and his pay grade
as “E5.”
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division Special Orders Number 25, dated
25 January 1968, promoted the applicant to SGT/E-5.
The applicant provided a copy of a Disposition Form, dated 16 September 1968, which shows that the applicant was assigned to Company B, Aviation Support and was positioned as the motor sergeant in the pay grade of E6 in the duty military occupational specialty (DMOS) of 63C40.
There is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant’s has provided no evidence, to show that he was ever considered or recommended for promotion to the rank of SSG/E6.
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. The evidence of record shows that he was discharged on 8 August 1969
from active duty in the rank of “SGT(T)” and in the pay grade of “E5.”
2. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he was promoted to the
rank of SSG on 16 September 1968; however, his Disposition Form, dated 16 September 1968, shows that the applicant was positioned as a motor sergeant for Company B, Aviation Support in the pay grade of E6 in the DMOS
of 63C40. The Board also notes that this duty position did not entitle the applicant to the rank of SSG, or promotion to the pay grade of E-6.
3. There is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he was considered or recommended for promotion to the pay grade of E6 prior to his separation date. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his rank as SSG/E-6.
4. 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.
5. 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
__ro____ ___ea___ __hf____ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001056680 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 20010726 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 19690808 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-200 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 307 | |
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