| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Joseph A. Adriance | Analyst |
| Mr. Arthur A. Omartian | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Roger W. Able | Member | |
| Ms. Karen Y. Fletcher | Member |
2. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request to have the Botswana Defense Force Parachutist Badge added to his record and that the incorrect enlistment date and unit to which transferred contained in the enclosed original decisional document (AR2001054202), published by this Board on
10 July 2001, be corrected. In addition, the applicant requests that the Board provide him a copy of a DA Form 1059 showing that he completed advanced individual training (AIT) if there is a copy on file with the Board.
3. The applicant states, in effect, that the enlistment date and the command to which transferred contained in paragraph 4 of the “Findings” portion of the original decisional document published by this Board on 10 June 2001 was in error; and that these items should be corrected to show his correct enlistment date of 1 February 1996 and to show he transferred to an Army National Guard (ARNG) unit. In addition, he asks reconsideration of his request to have the Botswana Defense Force Parachutist Badge added to his separation document and that he be provided a copy of a DA Form 1059 showing that he completed AIT if there is one on file with the Board. In support of his application, he provides a copy of his Personnel Qualification Record; a memorandum, dated
2 June 1998, issued by Headquarters, United States Army Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and a copy of his separation document (DD Form 214), effective 31 January 2000.
4. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) and entered active duty on 1 February 1996, and that he continuously served in that status until being honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 31 January 2000. Upon his separation from active duty, he was transferred to a Texas ARNG unit and as of the date of his application to this Board, he was still serving as a specialist/E-4 (SPC/E-4) in an Texas ARNG.
5. The DD Form 214 on file confirms that on the date of his separation from active duty, 31 January 2000, the applicant had completed a total of 4 years of active military service and held the rank and pay grade of SPC/E-4. It also verifies, in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), that during his active duty tenure he earned the Army Lapel Button, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Badge (Rifle), and Parachutist Badge.
6. In the enclosed decisional document, dated 10 July 2001, this Board recommended that the applicant’s record, and specifically his DD Form 214, be corrected by adding to the items listed the following entries: Item 11 (Primary Specialty) “31F1P Network Switching System Operator-3yrs 5mos”;
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) “Army Achievement Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), Good Conduct Medal, German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge, British Army Parachutist Wings, Greek Parachutist Badge, Italian Parachutist Badge, Jordanian Parachutist Badge, and Egyptian Parachutist Badge”; and Item 14 (Military Education) “Ranger Indoctrination Program, 3 weeks, November 1996” and “Combat Lifesaver Course, 1 week, March 1998.”
7. Paragraph 4 of the “Discussion” portion of the 10 July 2001 decisional document contained the Board’s conclusion in regard to the applicant’s request to add the Botswana Defense Force Parachutist Badge to his records. This paragraph indicated that the Board determined that the applicant had failed to provide evidence to show that his request for authorization to accept and wear this badge had been approved by the appropriate authority. Therefore, the Board did not recommend this badge be added to his record.
8. In support of his reconsideration request, the applicant provides the enclosed SOCOM memorandum, dated 2 June 1998, which authorized the applicant to accept and wear the Botswana Defense Force Parachutist Badge.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The Board notes the applicant’s request that the incorrect information contained in the original decisional document issued by the Board on 10 July 2000 be corrected to show his enlistment date as 1 February 1996 and that upon his REFRAD on 31 January 2000, he was transferred to an ARNG unit. However, the Board finds that correcting the original decisional document would provide the applicant no effective relief, given this incorrect information did not result in a change to his military record. The applicant is advised that this decisional document will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and should serve to clarify any questions in regard to this information if it ever becomes necessary.
2. The Board also finds that the new evidence provided by the applicant confirms that he was authorized to accept and wear the Botswana Defense Force Parachutist Badge by the proper authority. Therefore, the Board now recommends that this award be added to his record.
3. The applicant is further advised that this Board is not an authorized records repository and that no records, documents, or files are maintained by the Board. Therefore, this Board does not have a copy of the DA Form 1059 he requested. If the applicant desires to obtain a copy of this document, he should request a copy from his unit records custodian or the agency that currently maintains his OMPF.
4. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was authorized to accept and wear the Botswana Defense Force Parachutist Badge; and by providing him a corrected separation document that includes this badge in the list of earned awards contained in item 13 of his DD Form 214.
2. That so much of the application as is in excess of the foregoing be denied.
BOARD VOTE:
__AAO__ __RWA__ __KYF__ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
____Walter T Morrison___
CHAIRPERSON
| CASE ID | AR2001064250 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | 2001/07/10 |
| DATE BOARDED | 2002/04/04 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 2000/01/31 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR635-200 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | GRANT PARTIAL |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 46 | 107.0000 |
| 2. | |
| 3. | |
| 4. | |
| 5. | |
| 6. |
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010452C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier petition requesting that his Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be upgraded to an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and that his Army National Guard (ARNG) separation document (NGB Form 22) be corrected by adding all awards, badges, schools, and deployments. He claims the following awards and badges were erroneously omitted from his NGB Form 22: Army Service Ribbon (ASR); Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010452
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier petition requesting that his Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be upgraded to an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and that his Army National Guard (ARNG) separation document (NGB Form 22) be corrected by adding all awards, badges, schools, and deployments. He claims the following awards and badges were erroneously omitted from his NGB Form 22: Army Service Ribbon (ASR); Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007097
In this application: a. he requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214, ending on 11 May 2001, item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) to show he entered Active Duty For Special Work (ADSW) before 15 August 2000; and b. as a new issue, he requests correction of his DD Form 214, also ending on 11 May 2001 (and the previous DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to: * show his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) as 18 April 2000 vice 18 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028088
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit, Army Superior Unit Award (2nd Award), U.S. Army Gold Recruiter Badge with three sapphire achievement stars, and Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS) unit patch. Permanent orders awarded the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy the Army Superior Unit Award for the period 1 September 2008 to 31 October 2009. a. Thus,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013164
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) and Item 14 (Military Education) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. By regulation, Item 13 of the DD Form 214 lists awards for all periods of service and Item 14 documents formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002046
The applicant requests * award of the National Defense Service Medal * issuance of a document in a DD Form 214 format in lieu of his "Summary of Discharge" * a separation document to cover his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service, award of the National Defense Service Medal, and award of military occupational specialty (MOS) 42A (Human Resources Specialist) 2. The available records contain no evidence that the National Guard authorized award of the National Defense Service Medal during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005483C070205
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting Item 14 of his DD Form 214, as follows: a. Delete: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; and b. Add: Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002643
It also shows in: a. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * AAM (2nd Award) * ARCOM * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * NPDR * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (M-16) Rifle and Hand Grenade Bars * Expert Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * Ranger Tab b. item 14 (Military Education) does not show the following training courses: * Basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015387
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 14 (Military Education), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected to show that he graduated from the Advanced Airborne (Jumpmaster) course and item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Venezuelan Jump Wings [correctly known as the Venezuelan Parachutist Badge]. There is no evidence in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070732C070402
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214; an award certificate and orders for award of the Good Conduct Medal; two award certificates and two DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award) for the Army Commendation Medal; a Memorandum for Record, dated 9 August 2000, which authorizes wear of the Kosovo Campaign Medal; a Memorandum for Record, dated 9 August 2000, which authorizes wear of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award; a Memorandum, dated 26 July 2000, which authorizes...