| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Deyon D. Battle | Analyst |
| Ms. Joann H. Langston | Chairperson | |
| Mr. George D. Paxson | Member | |
| Mr. Charles Gainor | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he received the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) after he was discharged.
APPLICANT STATES: That the recommendation for the award of the ARCOM was being processed before his discharge; however, it was never received. He further states that the commendation was mailed to his home sometime around the time of his discharge.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve on 6 October 1983 and he successfully completed his training as a plumber. On 25 March 1985, he enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years in the pay grade of E-1.
His awards include the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Achievement Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army Lapel Button and the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge (Rifle M-16).
A review of the available records fails to show the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the primary requirement for award of a decoration is that a formal recommendation be prepared and introduced into official military channels within 2 years of the act, achievement, or service to be recognized. The sole exception to the 2-year time limit occurs when there is conclusive evidence that a formal recommendation was submitted but was lost, or through inadvertence was never acted on by proper authority.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides that the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required.
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. A review of the available record shows that the applicant’s DD Form 214 was properly annotated to reflect all of the decorations and medals that are documented in his records.
3. There is no evidence of record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he was recommended for an ARCOM prior to his discharge or that he received an ARCOM after he was discharged.
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
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| CASE ID | AR2002068398 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 2002/04/25 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 46 | 107.0000 |
| 2. 66 | 107.0020 |
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