| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Joseph A. Adriance | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | ||
| Mr. Melvin H. Meyer | Member | ||
| Ms. Karen A. Heinz | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that Item 18a (Net Active Service This Period) of his 15 April 1974 separation document (DD Form 214) should be corrected.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that the net active service contained in his
DD Form 214 should reflect the proper number of days. He claims that the current entry “5 months and 27 days” is incorrect.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
On 19 October 1973, he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty. He completed basic training at Fort Ord, California and was assigned to
Fort Lewis, Washington for training in military occupational specialty (MOS)
11B (Infantry).
The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) confirms that highest rank he attained while serving on active duty was private/E-1, and his record documents no acts of valor, significant achievement, or service warranting special recognition.
On 22 March 1974, the applicant’s unit commander notified the applicant that action was being initiated action to separate him under the provisions of the Trainee Discharge Program (TDP). The unit commander stated that the applicant was not qualified for retention due to the fact he could not meet the minimum standards for successful completion of training based on his lack of motivation. Included in this packet were supporting statements from two noncommissioned officers and the platoon leader responsible for the applicant’s training, and a record of counseling the applicant received on his poor conduct and performance.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of this notification and completed a statement in which he indicated he did not desire to make a statement or to submit a rebuttal in his own behalf. He also indicated that he did not desire to have a separation medical examination if the discharge was approved.
On 11 April 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant’s separation under the provisions of the TDP and directed that he receive an honorable discharge. On 15 April 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant confirms that he was discharged
under the provisions of Department of the Army (DA) Message (MSG) 011510Z, August 1973 (Aug 73), by reason of evaluation and discharge of enlistees before
180 active duty days. This document confirms that the applicant entered active duty on 19 October 1973 and separated on 15 April 1974, after completing a total of 5 months and 27 days of creditable active duty service.
DA Msg 011510Z, Aug 73, provided the authority to separate soldiers prior to the completion of their MOS training for one of the following reasons: could/would not adapt; could not meet training standards; did not meet moral, mental, or physical standards; or character and behavior disorder. An honorable discharge was authorized for members separating under this provision.
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 the period of service entered in Item 18a of his 15 April 1974 DD Form 214 is incorrect. However, the evidence of record confirms that he entered active duty on 19 October 1973 and that he was discharged on 15 April 1974. A computation of this period of service results in a total of 5 months and 27 days of creditable active military service, as is entered in Item 18c of the his DD Form 214.
2. 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.
3. 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
__FE__ ___KH__ ___MM_ __ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2003089271 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 2003/09/DD |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 1974/0415 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | DA Msg 011510Z, Aug 73 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | TDP |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 1021 | 100.0000 |
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