| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Deborah L. Brantley | Senior Analyst |
| Mr. John S. Slone | Chairperson | |
| Ms. Lana E. McGlynn | Member | |
| Mr. William D. Powers | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his separation document be corrected to delete information indicating that he was on active duty for training in 1959.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that his 6 months of active duty in 1959 was not for training. He states that he is unable to obtain Department of Veterans Affairs benefits as long as his separation document shows that he was on active duty for training purposes only. In support of his request he submits a 2003 letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating that "active duty for training does not qualify for VA medical benefits."
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records were likely lost or destroyed during the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. Information contained herein was reconstructed from alternative sources, including information provided by the applicant.
The applicant enlisted in the Army Reserve in February 1959 and as such incurred a 6 year statutory service obligation. He was ordered to active duty in March 1959 for the purpose of undergoing training. His separation document and monthly payment vouchers all confirm that his period of active duty was for the purpose of undergoing training.
He was initially assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic combat training and in May 1959 was reassigned to Fort Rucker, Alabama to undergo aircraft maintenance training.
Orders issued by the United States Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker on
16 September 1959 confirm that the applicant was released from active duty and returned to the United States Army Reserve to complete his 6 years of military service. He was released from active duty on 21 September 1959. His separation document correctly reflects that his 6 months of active duty was for the purpose of training.
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, nor has the applicant provided any, that his period of active duty was for other than training purposes. Evidence available to the Board confirms that the applicant's period of active duty between March and September 1959 was for the purpose of undergoing training.
2. The fact that the applicant may not be entitled to certain Department of Veterans Affairs benefits based on the reason for his period of active service is not a basis to modify his separation document.
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 that 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
__JNS __ __LEM __ __WDP__ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2003088295 |
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20030619 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 110.00 |
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