IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 18 February 2014
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130010546
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:
1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).
2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant requests that the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
2. The applicant states that she served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM.
3. The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214.
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:
1. 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 also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing.
2. On 22 August 1997, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years and assignment to Europe. She completed her training as a signal support systems specialist and was transferred to Germany.
3. She completed her 2 year tour in Germany and was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas where she reenlisted on 21 June 2001 for a period of 2 years.
4. On 30 November 2003, she was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) due to completion of required active service. She had completed
6 years, 3 months, and 9 days of active service and the DD Form 214 issued at the time of REFRAD shows she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and her marksmanship badges.
5. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined.
6. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Iraq Campaign Medal. All Soldiers on active duty on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined having served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days are authorized the GWOTSM.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicants contention that she served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM has been noted and found to have merit. Accordingly, that award should be added to her DD Form 214.
2. Additionally, she served during a qualifying period for award of the GWOTSM and that award should be added to her DD Form 214 as well.
BOARD VOTE:
____X____ ___X_____ ___X_____ GRANT FULL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ 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 relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the NDSM and GWOTSM to her DD Form 214.
2. The Board wants the applicant and all others to know the sacrifices she made in service to the United States during the Global War on Terrorism are deeply appreciated. The applicant and all Americans should be justifiably proud of her service in arms.
_______ _ X_______ ___
CHAIRPERSON
I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130010546
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130010546
2
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009423
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009423 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Quartermaster Regimental Affiliation * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (4th Award) 2. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140020523
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 October 2003 to show all awards she is authorized as result of her service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The applicant states she served in Kuwait in support of OEF and OIF but her DD Form 214 does not show any campaign medals for her service. The applicant provides: * memorandum, subject: Request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004223
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and all unit awards she is entitled to be added to her record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Absent a specific request by the applicant, it would be appropriate to correct her record to show that based on her service and campaign participation in Iraq, she is eligible for the ICM with 2 bronze service stars, which should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014169
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the following: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Global War on Terrorism Medal * Army Service Ribbon 2. Evidence shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to have his record corrected to show this service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008755
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 December 2003 to show her deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). However, evidence of record indicates she deployed in March 2003, not 2002. The applicant's military pay records and the internet information are accepted as sufficient evidence to amend item 18 of her 20 December 2003 DD Form 214 to show the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001763
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her service in Iraq instead of Southwest Asia (SWA) and her awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Her unit was also awarded the VUA during the period she served in Iraq and is entitled to have that award added to her DD Form 214 as well. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016489
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and is entitled to have that award added to her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the awards of the Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018205
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant provides her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the NDSM to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008280
Her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), block 5 (Overseas Service), shows service in Korea from 18 January 1998 through 31 December 1998 (11 months and 14 days) and in Germany from 1 April 2002 through an unidentified date. All Soldiers on active duty on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined having served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days are authorized the GWOTSM; d. service members may be awarded both the GWOTEM and the GWOTSM if they meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019091
There are also no entries in her military record to indicate her commanders denied her the first award of the AGCM during the period covered by her DD Form 214. Evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service on active duty for award of the GWOTSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army, State, and Army National Guard Bureau records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to item 13 of her DD Form 214 for the...