| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Lee Cates | Analyst |
| Ms. Irene N. Wheelwright | Chairperson | |
| Ms. Melinda M. Darby | Member | |
| Mr. John T. Meixell | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL), for enlisted service.
APPLICANT STATES: That he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 June 1968, and was selected to attend Field Artillery Officer Candidate School (FAOCS) while at the Reception Station, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He went on to complete Basic Combat Training (BCT), Advanced Individual Training (AIT), and Officer Candidate School (OCS) and was commissioned on 29 April 1969. His enlisted service totaled 10 months and 23 days. Army regulatory guidance (AR 600-8-22) requires a minimum of one year of enlisted service to qualify for the first award of the GCMDL. He did not enlist in a delayed entry program, and completed BCT, AIT, and OCS on time and without being recycled. He did everything the Army asked of him and, as a result, fell short of the minimum 1-year qualification period for award of the GCMDL (1st award) by 37 days. He realizes over 30 years have elapsed since he was in an enlisted status; however, in the interest of fairness, he believes that he should receive his award. He provides a copy of a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 28 April 1969, which attests to his enlisted service of 10 months and 23 days.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
On 6 June 1968, the applicant enlisted in the Army. He completed his required training and was awarded military occupational specialty 13E (Field Artillery Operations and Intelligence Assistant).
During the period November 1968 through April 1969, he completed FAOCS.
On 28 April 1969, he was honorably discharged, in pay grade E-5, in order to accept a commission as an officer in the Army.
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, indicates that the qualifying periods of service for award of the GCMDL are:
a. Each 3 years completed on or after 27 August 1940.
b. For first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946.
c. For first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, of less than 3 years but more than 1 year.
d. For first award only, upon termination of service, on or after 27 June 1950, of less than 1 year when final separation was by reason of physical disability incurred in line of duty.
e. For first award only, for those individuals who die prior to the completion of 1 year’s active Federal military service.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) maintains the same periods for qualification for award of the GCMDL. Additionally, the criteria for retroactive award to enlisted personnel and to officer personnel who qualified in an enlisted status, is authorized provided evidence is available to establish qualification.
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. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant qualified for award of the GCMDL and the applicant has provided none; therefore, he is not entitled to award of the GCMDL.
2. The Board has taken into consideration the applicant’s request for consideration based on fairness; however, consideration of fairness falls on the side of those who have actually qualified for the award. There is no error or injustice in the applicant’s case.
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:
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________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
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| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
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| ISSUES 1. | 107.0056 |
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