IN THE CASE OF:

		BOARD DATE:  25 March 2014

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20130012734 


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 correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show:

* the correct spelling of his mother's name
* his correct mailing address
* the dates of his foreign service in Afghanistan and Iraq
* three Army Commendation Medals, two Driver and Mechanic Badges, Combat Action Badge, NATO Medal, and a Certificate of Achievement

2.  The applicant states that his mother's name is Judy H-a---n, his mailing address is in Wasilla, Alaska, his awards are not all listed, and his deployments are not recorded on his DD Form 214.  

3.  The applicant provides copies of his:

* unit deployment orders to Iraq in 2007
* Driver and Mechanic Badge-Wheeled Vehicle orders, dated 23 January 2008
* Army Commendation Medal Certificate, dated 21 May 2008
* Combat Action Badge orders 
* unit deployment orders to Iraq in 2009
* Driver and Mechanic Badge-Wheeled Vehicle orders, dated 11 March 2010
* Army Commendation Medal Certificate, dated 19 March 2012
* unit deployment orders to Afghanistan in 2011
* Army Commendation Medal Certificate, dated 20 June 2012
* NATO Medal Certificate 
* Certificate of Achievement

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 September 2006.  He completed training and was awarded military occupational specialty 31B (Military Police).

2.  His Enlisted Record Brief shows his authorized awards as the:

* Army Commendation Medal
* Army Good Conduct Medal (two awards)
* National Defense Service Medal
* Afghanistan Campaign Medal
* Iraq Campaign Medal
* Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
* Army Service Ribbon
* NATO Medal
* Combat Action Badge

3.  He was released from active duty on 9 June 2013.  He had completed 
6 years, 8 months, and 26 days of active duty service.  His DD Form 214 shows: 

	a.  no foreign service or deployed data;

	b.  his awards as the:

* Army Commendation Medal
* Army Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards)
* National Defense Service Medal
* Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
* Army Service Ribbon
* Overseas Service Ribbon

	c.  mailing address after separation as Eagle River, Alaska 98577; and

	d.  his nearest relative:  Judy H-n--n, living in Wilsonville, Alabama.

4.  The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) verified that the applicant's Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) shows he received hostile fire/imminent danger pay (HF/IDP) from 7 September 2007 through
20 September 2008 (1 year and 14 days) for Kuwait, 30 May 2009 through 
25 May 2010 (11 months and 26 days) for Kuwait, and from 3 December 2011 through 26 November 2012 (11 months and 24 days) for Afghanistan.

5.  The applicant provides:

	a.  Orders showing his unit was to be deployed to Iraq on or about 1 July 2007 for a period not to exceed 485 days.

	b.  Orders showing he was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge-W (for wheeled vehicles) on 23 January 2008.

	c.  A certificate with permanent order number showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on 21 May 2008 for exceptionally commendable service during Operation Iraqi Freedom while assigned to the 728th Military Police Battalion.

	d.  Orders showing he was awarded the Combat Action Badge on 5 August 2008.

	e.  Orders showing his unit was to deploy to Iraq on 23 May 2009 for a period not to exceed 365 days.

	f.  Orders showing he was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge-W (for wheeled vehicles on 11 March 2010.

	g.  A certificate with permanent order number showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on 19 March 2012 for exceptionally meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom while assigned to the 49th Military Police Brigade.

	h.  Orders showing his unit was to deploy to Afghanistan on 4 December 2011 for a period not to exceed 365 days.

	i.  A certificate with permanent order number showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on 20 June 2012 for exceptionally meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom.

	j.  A certificate showing he was awarded the NATO Medal for the period 
3 December to 3 December (presumed to be 2011 to 2012). 
	k.  A Certificate of Appreciation for his exceptionally meritorious service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

6.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Driver and Mechanic Badge.  There is no provision for multiple awards of the badge or multiple awards of the same component bar.  Component bars are authorized only for the following types of vehicles and/or qualifications:  

* Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles) 
* Driver-T (for tracked vehicles)
* Driver-M (for motorcycles)
* Driver-A (for amphibious vehicles)
* Mechanic (for automotive or allied vehicles)
* Operator-S (for special mechanical equipment)

7.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states the:

	a.   Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).  The area of eligibility encompasses all the land area of the country of Afghanistan and all air spaces above the land area.  The period of eligibility is on or after 24 October 2001 to a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense or the cessation of OEF.  A bronze service star is authorized for wear with this medal for participation in each credited campaign.  The applicant's service in Afghanistan coincides with the Transition Campaign (1 July 2011-date to be determined).

	b.  the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).  The area of eligibility encompasses all the land area of the country of Iraq, the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land area of Iraq and above the contiguous water area out to 12 nautical miles.  The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011.  A bronze service star is authorized for wear with this medal for participation in each credited campaign.  The applicant's service in Iraq coincides with the Iraqi Surge (10 January 2007-31 December 2008) and Iraqi Sovereignty (1 January 2009-
31 August 2010) campaigns.

	c.  the Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of overseas tours.  Numerals are used to denote the second and subsequent awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon.  According to the Awards Branch at U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Iraq and Afghanistan are considered isolated areas where tour lengths have not been established by the Department of Defense.  Soldiers who serve 11 cumulative months in a 24-month period or   9 months continuous in Iraq or Afghanistan get credit for a completed short tour.  

8.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, or release from active service or control of the Active Army.  It establishes standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  It states for:

	a.  item 12f  enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in block 12c; 

   b.  item 13, list awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22.  Only decorations, medals, and ribbons are listed.  Certificates of achievement, letters of appreciation, and similar documents are not listed; and

	c.  item 18 is to be used for Headquarters, Department of the Army, mandatory requirements when a separate block is not available and as a continuation for entries.  For an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit, an entry of "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" is to be included.

	d.  item 19 (Mailing Address after Separation and Nearest Relative) will be provided by the soldier.

		(1)  This address must be a permanent address. 

		(2)  The name and address of a relative should be someone who will know the Soldier's location and address at all times.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant requests item 19a of his DD Form 214 be corrected to show 
1----S------ Dr., Wasilla, AK  99654.  He also requests correction of his mother's name in item 19b as shown on his application.  In view of the importance of correct information in these items it would be appropriate to make the requested corrections. 

2.  His ERB shows he was awarded the NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge, Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and one Overseas Service Ribbon.  

3.  Certificates show he was awarded three Army Commendation Medals, and they were announced in permanent orders.  

4.  The evidence shows he was deployed to:

   a.    Kuwait/Iraq from 7 September 2007 to 20 September 2008 and from 
30 May 2009 to 25 May 2010.  Therefore he is authorized two bronze service stars to be worn on his already-awarded Iraq Campaign Medal.

	b.  Afghanistan from 3 December 2011 to 26 November 2012.  Therefore, he is authorized one bronze service star to be worn on his already-awarded Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

5.  He has completed three overseas tours.  Therefore, he is authorized the Numeral 3 for wear on his already-awarded Overseas Service Ribbon.

6.  These awards should be added to his DD Form 214.

7.  Item 12f of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed 
"03 00 04" (indicating a total of 3 years and 4 days of foreign service).

8.  Item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the dates of his deployed service.

9.  The Certificate of Achievement is not authorized to be listed as an authorized award and the Driver and Mechanic Badge, dated 11 March 2010, is a duplicate award that was previously awarded.  Neither of these should be added to his DD Form 214.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT FULL RELIEF 

____X___  ____X___  ___X__ _  GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION



BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

1.  The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.  As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by:

	a.  deleting the current entry in item 19a of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with 1--- S------ Dr., Wasilla, AK 99604;

	b.  deleting the name shown in item 19b and replacing it with his mother's name as shown on his application;  

	c.  deleting the entry in item 12f of his DD Form 214 and adding "03 09 23";

	d.  deleting from his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal;

   e.  adding to his DD Form 214 the:

* Army Commendation Medal (three awards)
* Combat Action Badge
* NATO Medal
* Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars
* Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
* Numeral 3 for wear on his already-awarded Overseas Service Ribbon

	f.  adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entries:

* "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ 20070907-20080920"
* "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ 20090530-20100525"
* "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN 20111203-20121126"

2.  The Board further determined that the evidence presented was 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 adding the Certificate of Achievement and a second Driver and Mechanic Badge to his DD Form 214.



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               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.
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