| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mrs. Carolyn G. Wade | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O'Connor, Jr. | Chairperson | |
| Mr. John P. Infante | Member | |
| Ms. Regan K. Smith | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, be corrected to show the correct number of years and months he served in his primary specialty.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that Block 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 reads, “76C20 Equip Rec & Pts Sp 11 yrs-6 mos // nothing follows.” The applicant states that he was discharged on 30 June 1992 and that Block 11 should credit him with 11 years and 11 months in his primary specialty.
In support of his application, the applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, drawing special attention to Block 18, Remarks. Block 18 notes that the applicant did an immediate reenlistment for the period 800717-830331.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
On 23 May 1980, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Delayed Entry Program (DEP) for a period of 6 years. He enlisted for training in military occupational specialty (MOS) 76D, Materiel Supply Specialist, and for the Army Special Unit Enlistment Option –Europe. On 17 July 1980, after 1 month and 24 days, the applicant was discharged from the DEP and enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years and the same enlistment options. On an unknown date in December 1980, following completion of all military training, the applicant was awarded MOS 76D and was assigned to Germany for his first permanent assignment.
On 30 June 1992, the applicant was honorably separated from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement). His DD Form 214 shows he served 11 years and 6 months in his primary specialty, MOS 76C, Equipment Records and Parts Specialist, and had a total net active service of 11 years, 11 months, and 14 days.
Army Regulation 635-5 governs the preparation of DD Form 214. It indicates that Block 11, Primary Specialty, of that form should be used to enter the titles of all MOS served in for at least 1 year as well as the number of years and months served in each.
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 satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
2. The applicant was not awarded an MOS until he completed both basic and advanced individual training, approximately 5 months after he enlisted in the Regular Army. Time spent in training, prior to awarding of the MOS does not count toward time spent in the MOS. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 11 is correct and there is no error or injustice.
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
__RVO__ __HPI ___ ___RKS_ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001062927 |
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| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 20020307 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 19920630 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-200, C16-8 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | Early Separation |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | Director |
| ISSUES 1. | 100.0500 |
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