| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Wanda L. Waller | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Thomas A. Pagan | Member | |
| Mr. Harry B. Oberg | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show his rank and pay grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/E-4.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he went from Reserve status to active Army and somehow his rank was not posted to his records. In support of his application, he submits copies of two Armed Forces Identification Cards.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 25 January 1978 for a period of 6 years. He entered active duty on 1 June 1978 for a period of
4 years. On 6 October 1981, the applicant extended his period of enlistment for an additional 2 months. On 30 July 1982, the applicant was honorably released from active duty in the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4 and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement). On 17 December 1986, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Ready Reserve in the rank of SGT/E-5.
The applicant was issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) at the time of his release from active duty on 30 July 1982. Item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) on the DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, shows the entry “SP4”. Item 4b (Pay Grade) on the DD Form 214 shows the entry “E4”.
The applicant’s DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows that he was promoted to SP4/E-4 on 1 October 1979.
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5 prior to his separation from active duty on 30 July 1982.
His records show he was promoted to SGT/E-5 in the USAR on 31 July 1984.
The applicant provided a copy of an Armed Forces Identification Card, issued on 7 January 1985, which shows his rank as SGT/E-5. He also provided a copy of an Armed Forces Identification Card, issued on 16 September 1986, which shows his rank as SGT/E-5.
Army Regulation 635-5 provides instructions for the preparation of the DD Form 214. It states, in pertinent part, that item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) will be completed to show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation.
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. Evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably separated from active duty on 30 July 1982 in the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4.
2. The Board noted the applicant’s request that his military records be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as SGT/E-5 instead of SP4/E-4. However, evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5 on 31 July 1984 in the USAR, two years after his separation from active duty. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request.
3. 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.
4. 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
FNE____ TAP_____ HBO_____ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001061078 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 20011206 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
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| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | (DENY) |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 102.0200 |
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