| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Joseph A. Adriance | Analyst |
| Ms. Karol A. Kennedy | Chairperson | ||
| Mr. Arthur O. Omartian | Member | ||
| Mr. Raymond J. Wagner | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal be added to his records.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he is entitled to these awards.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant’s military records show that he served in the Regular Army on active duty for 5 years, from 7 August 1996 through 6 August 2001. He was trained and served in military occupational specialty 95B (Military Policeman) and served at Fort Riley, Kansas, for his entire time on active duty.
The applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) gives no indication that the applicant ever served overseas. Item 5 (Overseas Service) is blank, which indicates he never served overseas during his tenure on active duty. Item 6 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) shows that he earned the Army Service Ribbon, Drivers Badge with Wheel Bar, and Army Good Conduct Medal. The NDSM, NATO Medal, and AFEM are not included in this list of awards.
On 6 August 2001, the applicant was released from active duty (REFRAD). Item 12f of the separation document (DD Form 214) issued to and authenticated by him with his signature at this time, indicates that he completed no foreign service during his tenure on active duty. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) lists the following awards he earned while he was serving on active duty: Driver Badge with Wheel; Army Lapel Button; Army Good Conduct Medal; and Army Service Ribbon. The AFEM, NDSM, and NATO Medal are not included in this list of awards.
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military awards. Paragraph 2-10 contains guidance on awarding the NDSM. It states, in pertinent part, that there are four inclusive qualifying periods for award of the NDSM as follows:
27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954; 1 January 1961 to 14 August 1974; 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995; and on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined.
Paragraph 2-12 contains guidance on awarding the AFEM. It states that it is authorized for U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations for defined area of operations. Between the period 7 August 1996 and 6 August 2001, the AFEM was authorized for operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia and Southwest Asia.
The NATO Medal is an international decoration. As such, the Secretary of Defense must authorize acceptance and wear of the medal. NATO award eligibility criteria for U.S. military operations authorized the NATO Medal are announced Army-wide in MILPER messages. Between the period 7 August 1996 and 6 August 2001, the NATO Medal was authorized for operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia and Kosovo.
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. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he is entitled to the NDSM, AFEM, and NATO Medal, which all should be added to his record. However, by regulation, there are four qualifying periods that entitle members to receive the NDSM. The last qualifying period began on 11 September 2001, and the previous qualifying period was from 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995.
2. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served on active duty from
7 August 1996 through 6 August 2001, and was not serving on active duty during a period in which the NDSM was authorized. Therefore, the Board concludes there is no evidentiary basis to support adding it to his record at this time.
3. The AFEM and NATO Medal are authorized for specific operations, areas, and periods. While they were authorized for operations conducted during his tenure on active duty, there is no evidence to show that the applicant ever served in any of the areas or in support of any of the operations indicated. Lacking independent evidence to the contrary, the Board finds insufficient evidence to support this requested relief.
4. 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.
5. 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
__KAK__ __AOA__ __RJW__ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2002071157 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 2002/07/02 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 2001/08/07 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-200 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | ETS |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
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