RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


      IN THE CASE OF:


      BOARD DATE:        10 January 2006
      DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20050007424


      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:

|     |Mr. Kenneth Wright                |     |Chairperson          |
|     |Mr. Dale DeBraler                 |     |Member               |
|     |Mr. Qawiy Sabree                  |     |Member               |

      The Board considered the following evidence:

      Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records.

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

THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed the Light Wheel
Vehicle Power Generator Mechanic Course in July 1979; the Headstart German
Orientation Course in January 1980; the Central Texas College (CTC)
Automotive Maintenance Procedures Course in May 1981; the CTC Operational
Maintenance Course in June 1984; the Motor Sergeant Course in November
1985; and an unspecified course at Temple University in 1990.  He also
requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the "Saudi
Liberation Medal" (correctly known as the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded
by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), six awards of the Army Achievement Medal,
two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal
(Fourth Award). In addition, he requests correction of his records to show
he served in Honduras from September 1983 through December 1983.

2.  The applicant states that the Transition Point had so many personnel in
the same room there was not enough staff to do the out-processing
correctly.

3.  The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; two certificates from
CTC; reassignments orders; four award certificates for the Army Achievement
Medal; orders awarding him the Army Achievement Medal (First Oak Leaf
Cluster); one award certificate for the Army Good Conduct Medal (Second
Award) with orders; orders awarding him the first award of the Army
Achievement Medal; orders awarding him the second award of the Army
Achievement Medal; orders amending the first award of the Army Achievement
Medal; orders awarding him the Army Achievement Medal (Third Oak Leaf
Cluster); orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (Third Award);
orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal; two award certificates for
the Army Commendation Medal; orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct
Medal (Fourth Award); three Certificates of Training; his diploma from the
U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Readiness Training Center; a Certificate of
Participation; two certificates in support of Operation Desert Storm; a
Certificate of Progress; a Travel Voucher or Subvoucher; a DD Form 4187
(Personnel Action); a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Order; and
orders terminating his temporary duty (TDY) status in Honduras.

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant is requesting correction of alleged errors which occurred

on 1 August 1992.  The application submitted in this case is dated 28 April
2005.

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 limitations 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 23 July 1979 and
continued to serve on active duty through a series of reenlistments.  He is
currently serving in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in the rank of
staff sergeant.

4.  The applicant's Certificate of Training shows he completed the Power
Generator Wheel Vehicle Mechanic Course in 1979.

5.  His Certificate of Training shows he completed the 40-hour Headstart
Germany Orientation Course on 18 January 1980.

6.  The applicant completed the Automotive Maintenance Procedures Course at
the CTC in Europe on 29 May 1981.

7.  Headquarters, U.S. Army Aviation Center and Fort Rucker, Permanent
Orders Number 95-48 dated 8 January 1982 awarded the applicant the Army
Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 July 1979 through 22 July 1982.

8.  In a 27 December 1983 endorsement, the applicant was informed that his
TDY status to Honduras was terminated effective 30 December 1983.

9.  The applicant's Travel Voucher or Subvoucher dated 1 February 1984
shows he arrived in Comayagua, Honduras on 24 September 1983 and departed
San Lorenzo, Honduras on 30 December 1983.

10.  Headquarters, U. S. Army Aviation Center and Fort Rucker, Permanent
Orders Number 43-12 dated 19 March 1984 awarded the applicant the first
award of the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement during the
period 18 July 1983 through 8 November 1983.  The citation on his award
certificate dated 1 March 1984 stated he served as a mechanic with Company
B, 46th Engineer Battalion and participated in joint services exercise
"AHUAS TARA II" in Honduras, Central America.

11.  The applicant completed the Operational Maintenance Course at the CTC
in Europe on 15 June 1984.
12.  Department of the Army, 574th Personnel Service Company, Permanent
Orders Number 134-17 dated 18 July 1985 awarded the applicant the second
award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 July 1982 through
22 July 1985.

13.  The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he completed the Motor Sergeant
Course in 1985.

14.  Department of the Army, 574th Personnel Service Company, Permanent
Orders Number 161-33 dated 21 August 1986 awarded the applicant the Army
Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement on 7 May 1986, which is a
second award of the Army Achievement Medal.

15.  Department of the Army, 574th Personnel Service Company, Permanent
Orders Number 16-22 dated 27 January 1987 awarded the applicant a third
award of the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service for the period
14 February 1984 through 29 January 1987.

16.  Department of the Army, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Permanent
Orders Number 47-1 dated 29 April 1987 amended Permanent Orders Number 161-
33 dated 21 August 1986 to read: "Army Achievement Medal (First Oak Leaf
Cluster)."

17.  His diploma from the USAR Readiness Training Center shows he
successfully completed the USAR Maintenance Course from 16 to 20 November
1987.

18.  Headquarters, 259th Quartermaster Battalion, Permanent Orders Number
2-4 dated 5 February 1989 awarded the applicant a fourth award of the Army
Achievement Medal for meritorious service from 16 November 1987 through
8 January 1989.

19.  Department of the Army, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Permanent
Orders Number 26-5 dated 22 February 1989 awarded the applicant a third
award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 August 1985 through
22 August 1988.

20.  Headquarters, 162nd Support Group, Permanent Orders Number 21-2
dated 11 September 1989 awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal
for meritorious service during the period 14 March 1987 through 11 June
1989.

21.  The applicant provided a Certificate of Progress from Temple
University which shows he completed 55 hours of a 60-hour basic skills
course in Math, the date is unknown.

22.  The applicant served in Southwest Asia (SWA) from 11 December 1990
through 9 May 1991.

23.  The applicant's award certificate dated 15 April 1991 shows he was
awarded a second award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious
service during the period 17 January 1991 through 20 March 1991.

24.  Department of the Army, 574th Personnel Service Company, Permanent
Orders Number 17-24 dated 18 February 1992 awarded the applicant a fourth
award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 July 1988 through
22 July 1991.

25.  Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 16th Corps Support Group,
Permanent Orders Number 43-14 dated 28 May 1992 awarded the applicant a
third award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 5
July 1989 through 5 June 1992.

26.  The applicant was honorably discharged on 1 August 1992 under the
Special Separations Benefit Program.

27.  Item 14 (Military Education) on his DD Form 214 shows he completed the
Light Wheel Vehicle Power Generator Mechanic Course, the German Headstart
Course, the Automotive Maintenance Procedures Course, the Primary
Leadership Development Course, the Operational Maintenance Course, the
Motor Sergeant Course, and the Maintenance Course.

28.  Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army
Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (Third Oak Leaf Cluster),
the Army Good Conduct Medal (Fourth Award), the National Defense Service
Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the
Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral "3," the
Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Marksman
Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the Driver and Mechanic
Badge with Driver W-Bar, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.

29.  Item 12f (Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 shows he completed 7
years, 11 months, and 16 days of foreign service.

30.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states, in pertinent
part, that item 14 (Military Education) will list formal in-service
training courses of 40 hours or more successfully completed during the
period of service covered by title, length in weeks, and month and year
completed.  This information is to assist the Soldier after separation in
job placement and counseling; therefore, training courses for combat skills
are not listed.

31.  The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was
approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of
the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 17
January 1991 and 28 February 1991.

32.  The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait was
approved on 9 November 1995 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces
of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 2
August 1990 and 31 August 1993.

33.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states, in pertinent part,
that the bronze oak leaf cluster is awarded to denote the second and
succeeding awards of decorations.

34.  Paragraph 1-18 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that only one
decoration will be awarded to an individual for the same act, achievement,
or period of meritorious service.

35.  Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time, establishes the
standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  In
pertinent part, it directs that foreign service performed during the period
covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 12f.  In pertinent part,
it states that item 18 (Remarks) is used for entries required by
Headquarters Department of the Army for which a separate block is not
available and for completing entries that are too long for their blocks.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant's DD Form 214 properly reflects the Light Wheel Vehicle
Power Generator Mechanic Course, the Headstart German Orientation Course,
the CTC Automotive Maintenance Procedures Course, the CTC Operational
Maintenance Course, and the Motor Sergeant Course in item 14.  Therefore,
there is no need to correct his DD Form 214 to show these courses.



2.  The applicant's Certificate of Progress shows he completed 55 hours of
a
60-hour basic course in skills in Math at Temple University; however, the
certificate does not indicate the period he attended this course or the
length of the course.  Since he did not successfully complete the course
and this course is not an in-service course, there is insufficient evidence
in which to add this course to item 14 on his DD Form 214.

3.  The applicant served in SWA from 11 December 1990 through 9 May 1991
and was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of
Kuwait.  Based on his dates of service in SWA, he is also entitled to award
of the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, this award should be added to his DD Form 214.

4.  The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded four awards of
the Army Achievement Medal and his DD Form 214 properly reflects award of
the Army Achievement Medal (Third Oak Leaf Cluster).  Therefore, there is
insufficient evidence as a basis to correct his DD Form 214 to show six
awards of the Army Achievement Medal.  (Also noted is that the periods of
service for the fourth award of the Army Achievement Medal completely
overlapped by the first award of the Army Commendation Medal, an action
prohibited by the governing regulation.)

5.  Orders show the applicant was awarded three awards of the Army
Commendation Medal.  Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be amended to show
the Army Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster).

6.  Orders show the applicant was awarded four awards of the Army Good
Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 properly reflects the Army Good Conduct
Medal (Fourth Award).

7.  The applicant's Travel Voucher verifies he served in Honduras from
24 September 1983 through 30 December 1983.  Item 12f on his DD Form 214
shows he served 7 years, 11 months, and 16 days of foreign service.
However, it cannot be determined if his service in Honduras is accounted
for in item 12f on his DD Form 214.

8.  Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or
injustice now under consideration on 1 August 1992; therefore, the time for
the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice
expired on 31 July 1995.  The applicant did not file within the 3-year
statute of limitations; however, based on the available evidence it would
be in the interest of justice to excuse failure to timely file in this
case.
BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT FULL RELIEF

KW______  DD______  QS______  GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

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 by adding award of the
Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Army
Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) to item 13 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
correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Light Wheel Vehicle Power
Generator Mechanic Course, the Headstart German Orientation Course, the CTC
Automotive Maintenance Procedures Course, the CTC Operational Maintenance
Course, the Motor Sergeant Course, a course at Temple University, six
awards of the Army Achievement Medal, four awards of the Army Good Conduct
Medal, and showing service in Honduras.




                            Kenneth Wright________
                                      CHAIRPERSON



                                    INDEX

|CASE ID                 |AR20050007424                           |
|SUFFIX                  |                                        |
|RECON                   |YYYYMMDD                                |
|DATE BOARDED            |20060110                                |
|TYPE OF DISCHARGE       |(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)    |
|DATE OF DISCHARGE       |YYYYMMDD                                |
|DISCHARGE AUTHORITY     |AR . . . . .                            |
|DISCHARGE REASON        |                                        |
|BOARD DECISION          |GRANT PARTIAL                           |
|REVIEW AUTHORITY        |Mr. Schneider                           |
|ISSUES         1.       |100.0700                                |
|2.                      |107.0000                                |
|3.                      |                                        |
|4.                      |                                        |
|5.                      |                                        |
|6.                      |                                        |


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