| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Vic Whitney | Analyst |
| Mr. Raymond V. O'Connor, Jr. | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Arthur A. Omartian | Member | |
| Ms. Margaret K. Patterson | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed to show that he was on “Active Duty” for the period 10 January through 9 July 1960.
APPLICANT STATES: That his DD Form 214 shows that he was on Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and he is being denied benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He submits a copy of his DD Form 214, completion certificate for Army administration training, discharge certificate from the Army, birth and marriage certificates, and a letter from a county veterans service office in support of his application.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He enlisted for 6 years in the Army Reserve (USAR) on 22 November 1959. The form shows that he was delayed from entering ACDUTRA until 10 January 1960 for training in his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). In an addendum to his enlistment document the applicant acknowledged that he would be required to perform 6 months ACDUTRA and may be required to participate in USAR training before and after his 6 months ACDUTRA.
Orders were issued on 18 December 1959 stating that the applicant’s effective date of reporting for ACDUTRA was 10 January 1960 and he would be released on 9 July 1960 to return to his USAR unit. An Active Duty Report, dated 11 January 1960, shows that the applicant reported for ACDUTRA on 10 January 1960. The Remarks section of the applicant’s Service Record shows that he was ordered to ACDUTRA on 10 January 1960 and released from ACDUTRA on 9 July 1960.
The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record shows that he was trained for 8 weeks in basic Army administration and was provided additional unit training at the Reception Station until the end of his 6-month obligation. His Certificate of Training shows that he successfully completed the Basic Army Administration Course on 3 June 1960.
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows in block 19 (Current Active Service Other Than by Induction) the entry “Ordered to ACDUTRA.” The Remarks block of his DD Form 214 states “6 Months ACDUTRA” and that he was released from active duty and returned to State control as a member of the USAR to complete a remaining service obligation. The applicant’s discharge certificate shows that he was discharged from the Army effective 31 October 1965.
The letter from county veterans service office to the applicant advised him to apply to this Board in an attempt to change his prior ACDUTRA to an active duty status. It was believed that this change would provide him eligibility for VA benefits.
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 applicant enlisted in the USAR for 6 years and acknowledged that he was required to complete 6 months ACDUTRA as part of his enlistment. He performed ACDUTRA as directed by competent authority from 10 January to 9 July 1960.
2. The applicant’s DD Form 214 accurately reflects that his 6 months active service was for the purpose of active duty for training to obtain his initial MOS training. There is no error or injustice in the applicant’s DD Form 214 as currently constituted.
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:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
__ro____ ___ao___ ___mp_____ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2002071379 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 20021001 |
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| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 123.08 |
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