RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


         IN THE CASE OF:
        

         BOARD DATE: 12 February 2004
         DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003088751


         I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

Mr. Carl W. S. Chun		Director
Ms. Beverly A. Young		Analyst

The following members, a quorum, were present:

Ms. Joann Langston		Chairperson
Mr. Lester Echols		Member
Mr. Robert J. Osborn		Member

         The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board.

         The Board considered the following evidence:

         Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records.

         Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any).

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THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:

1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B4PQ (Paratrooper/Redeye Missiles). He also requests correction of his records to show he completed the Redeye Missile Training Course in Fort Bliss, Texas and in White Sands, New Mexico.

2. The applicant states that he was awarded MOS 11B4PQ and held this MOS until his expiration of term of service (ETS) in 1968. He also states that he completed Redeye Missile Training in August/September 1967.

3. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214.

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

1. The applicant is requesting correction of an error which occurred on 17 October 1968. The application submitted in this case is dated 28 March 2003.

2. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse failure to file within the 3-year statute of limitation if the ABCMR determines that it would be in the interest of justice to do so. In this case, the ABCMR will conduct a review of the merits of the case to determine if it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to timely file.

3. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 October 1965 for a period of three years. He completed basic and advanced individual training and was awarded MOS 11C (Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman). He completed basic airborne training.

4. Headquarters, United States Army Infantry Center Special Orders Number 73 dated 30 March 1966 awarded the applicant the Parachutist Badge with special qualification identifier "P" on 14 March 1966.

5. Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Special Orders Number 314 dated 10 November 1966 promoted the applicant to the temporary grade of specialist four and awarded him MOS 11C2P.

6. Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division Letter Order Number 110-15
dated 5 October 1967 placed the applicant on temporary duty to the U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Bliss, Texas to attend the Redeye Gunner Course on 5 October 1967. These orders assigned the applicant to the Redeye Gunner Course for a period of 23 days.
7. Item 27 (Military Education) on his DA Form 20 does not show he completed the Redeye Gunner Course. Neither does it show he completed the 11C course.

8. Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) on the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was awarded MOS 11B4PQ (sic) on 9 January 1968.

9. Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division Special Orders Number 19 dated 22 January 1968 promoted the applicant to sergeant on 9 January 1968 in MOS 11C4P.

10. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry "11B40 Lt Wpns Inf" (Light Weapons Infantryman) in item 23a (Specialty Number and Title).

11. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not list the Redeye Missile Training Course in item 25 (Education and Training Completed).

12. Army Regulation 600-200, Section IX, in effect at the time, governs special qualification identifiers (SQI). This regulation states that SQIs will be made a part of the appropriate MOS when an individual is so qualified by specialized training or experience. It also states that the SQI is the fifth character of the MOS code which identifies special qualifications that an individual possesses, such as parachutist "P," or linguist "L." SQIs are authorized for use with any MOS and skill level character, unless restricted by Army Regulation 611-201.

13. Paragraph 2-44 of Army Regulation 600-200 states that an order of precedence is established for recording the SQI in the fifth position of the primary MOS or secondary MOS:

         S (Special Forces)
         G (Ranger)
         Y (Pathfinder)
         P (Parachutist)
         B (Drill Sergeant)
         K (Noncommissioned Officer Logistics Program)
         H (Instructor)

14. Paragraph 2-44c of Army Regulation 600-200 states that, in determining the order of precedence of SQI not listed above, the latest awarded SQI (except SQI "L") will have recording precedence.

15. Paragraph 2-46 of Army Regulation 600-200 states that the awarded SQI will be recorded in item 22 of the Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20).

16. Army Regulation 611-201, Chapter 13, Section V dated April 1969 stated that the character "Q" (Redeye Operations) was used to identify positions requiring the assignment of personnel who were qualified in the operation, deployment, site selection, rules of engagement, team tactics and control, communications and aircraft recognition techniques pertinent to the Redeye weapons system. This regulation also stated that individuals awarded this SQI must have completed an appropriate formalized course of instruction.

17. Army Regulation 611-201, Section V dated April 1969 states that character "P" (Parachutist) is used to identify positions which require assignment of qualified parachutists. Personnel awarded this suffix must satisfy qualifications for Airborne in Army Regulation 40-501.

18. Army Regulation 635-5 establishes the policies and procedures for completion and distribution of the DD Form 214. The version in effect at the time, states that service schools, including major courses which were successfully completed, and military sponsored courses completed in civilian schools and colleges, installation training courses (qualification courses), military correspondence courses, and off-duty courses the enlisted personnel completed during period covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 25.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1. The evidence of record shows the applicant successfully completed basic airborne training and was awarded SQI "P."

2. The applicant's DD Form 214 currently shows his primary MOS as 11B40. However, it would appropriate to add his SQI "P" to his MOS to show the entry "11B4P" in item 23a.

3. Orders show the applicant was assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas for attendance at the Redeye Gunner Course with a report date of 5 October 1967. Since this SQI is annotated in item 22 of his DA Form 20, it is presumed he completed the course and met the eligibility requirements of SQI "Q." However, SQI "P" was a higher precedence SQI, and only one SQI can be indicated as the fifth character of an MOS. However, it would be appropriate to amend item 25 on his DD Form 214 to show he completed the Redeye Gunner Course.

BOARD VOTE:

JL______ LE______ RJO_____ GRANT RELIEF

________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION

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BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

1. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected:

         a. by amending item 23a on his DD Form 214 to show the entry "11B4P;" and

         b. by adding the entry " Redeye Gunner Course" to item 25 on his DD Form 214.

2. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the Redeye Missile Training Course or award of MOS "11B4PQ."




                  Joann Langston________
                  CHAIRPERSON

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INDEX

CASE ID	AR2003088751
SUFFIX
RECON	YYYYMMDD
DATE BOARDED	Y20040212
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR . . . . .
DISCHARGE REASON
BOARD DECISION	GRANT IN PART
REVIEW AUTHORITY	Mr. Schneider
ISSUES 1.	100.0500
2.	100.0700
3.
4.
5.
6.