ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018498
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants complete military records are not available to the Board. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the German Army Marksmanship Badge in Bronze from item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized); b. deleting the entries SERVICE IN KOSOVO -- 20001206 to 20030604 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018501
On 12 April 2007, Headquarters, Fort McPherson, published orders reassigning the applicant to the United States Army Forces Central Command (USCENTCOM), Tampa, Florida, in support of OEF for a period of 41 days or until mission completion or otherwise directed by AHRC-Alexandria. DFAS informed DOHA that the applicant did not provide valid orders covering the period 12 May 2007 to 9 June 2007, as official duty in Tampa, Florida. The evidence shows that the applicant had no active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018513
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for the period 13 July 1966 through 11 July 1969. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018520
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), with the ending period 22 March 1955, to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. The applicants military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018525
For operations in which personnel of only one military Service participate, the medal will be awarded only if there is no other suitable award available to that Service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Bosnia from 4 January 1996 to 16 June 1996, in support of Operation Joint Endeavor; therefore, she served a qualifying period of service for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and is entitled to correction of her records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018532
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in the applicants available service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, there are no general orders in the available records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge; there is no evidence that shows he was assigned to an infantry unit in Korea; and there is no evidence that shows he actively participated in ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018535
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze service stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with bronze arrowhead, and the Good Conduct Medal as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the BSM (based on award of the CIB); and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018536
The mother of the deceased Former Service Member (FSM) requests that her son's records be corrected to show he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. A DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 7 August 1980, shows the following entries were deleted: the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze campaign stars and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The FSM's military personnel record contains no evidence that he was assigned to an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018547
The applicant states, in effect, that a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) determined that he was medically unfit and recommended separating him for disability with severance pay. The applicant underwent a PEB that determined he was physically unfit and recommended his separation for disability with severance pay. Evidence of record shows that the applicant did not receive the severance pay indicated on his separation orders or his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018548
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to add the awards of the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, CIB, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any orders for the award of the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing awards of the CIB, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018549
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from 12 May 1965 to 14 May 1966; therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal; additionally, records show the applicant participated in two campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018550
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018550 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. At the time of the applicants separation, the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018552
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by adding the awards of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). The applicant states his service in the military clearly indicates that the awards of the KDSM, GWOTSM, and AFEM should have been awarded to him. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018553
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show the award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the awards of the CIB, Army Good Conduct Medal first award for the period 4 February 1969 to 3 February 1971, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018554
Orders and documents on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that contain a SSAN list the number 8 as the fifth digit. As a result, absent any evidence that the applicant attempted to resolve the SSAN issue while he was serving on active duty or that confirms he used a different DOB than the one listed in his military records, it would not be appropriate to change the SSAN and/or DOB listed in his military records, given these were the ones under which he entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018555
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 1987 be corrected to show his rank as First Sergeant (1SG). Orders dated 15 December 1986 released the applicant from active duty effective 28 February 1987 and, on the following date, placed him on the retired list in the rank of 1SG. On 28 February 1987, he was still on active duty and the preponderance of the evidence shows he was a MSG at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018556
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018556 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. The applicant requests that item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 1995 be corrected to show 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018558
Army Regulation 600-8-22 authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation. The applicant did meet the eligibility criteria for a second award of the National Defense Service Medal, for the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, and for wear of one bronze service star on his Korean Service Medal. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018561
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018561 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to a Soldier who is an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, who is assigned to an infantry unit during such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018564
The Chief, Compensation and Entitlements Division opined that based on the Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12 consecutive months BOG or 12 out of 15 months (365 days out of 450 days) and are deployed to Iraq (to include staging time in Kuwait) or Afghanistan are eligible for Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Office of the Inspector General determined that due to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018571
The same regulation states that Active Guard Reserve (AGR) enlisted personnel serving on extended periods of active duty (other than for training) under titles 10 and 32, USC (United States Code) are eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for qualifying service beginning on or after 1 September 1982, provided no period of the service has been duplicated by the same period of service for which the Soldier has been awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. The NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018596
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant contended that the charges of larceny and conspiracy should never have been filed because that was a matter between him and U. S. Air and was not service connected. Counsel stated that the applicant cannot receive DVA benefits for his service-connected injuries because of his bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018609
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the applicants military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018612
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: M Chairperson M Member M Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his Undesirable Discharge (UD) be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018617
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018617 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. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Somalia and to show any awards he received for service in Somalia. Therefore, these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018618
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. A review of the available record fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. However, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that the type of discharge he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018619
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award), the Army Superior Unit Award, and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Parachute Badge. There is no evidence and the applicant has provided no evidence that he was awarded the ARCOM (2nd Award). The applicant's unit was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award for the period 15 May 1985...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018620
On 6 April 1983, and again on 3 May 1983, the applicants commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 6 May 1983, the applicants commander formally recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. On 21 June 1983, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-3, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018625
d. All Soldiers assigned to the 13th Psychological Operations Battalion, including the applicant would be afforded the opportunity to submit a promotion recommendation to the promotion authority for consideration in the July 2007 Promotion Board. With respect to the applicants September 2007 promotion packet, it appears that: a. the applicant met promotion consideration requirements of Army Regulation 140-158, as evidenced by the promotion recommendation submitted by his unit commander. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018628
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the ending period 4 September 1973 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, the Republic of Vietnam Parachute Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Technical Service Honor Medal, First Class. The evidence is accepted as sufficient to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018629
At the time of the applicants military service in Germany, members of the Armed Forces of the United States participated in military operations throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) governs award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.S. operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018634
Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against the applicant on 10 December 1985, for failure to go to his appointed place of duty. On 3 February 1987, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct, commission of a serious offense, based on his use of illegal drugs. On 13 May 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018635
It states that a commander may vacate any suspended punishment provided the punishment is of the type and amount the commander could impose and where the commander has determined that the Soldier has committed misconduct (amounting to an offense under the UCMJ) during the suspension period. Based on the evidence presented, and in the interest of equity and justice, it is recommended that the applicant's Article 15, under UCMJ, dated 12 July 2007, be removed from the restricted portion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018649
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct grade and all his awards and decorations as a result of his service in the Persian Gulf War. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War from 13 January 1991 to 13 May 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018655
Documents filed on this fiche are those that must be permanently kept to record a Soldiers military service, manage a Soldiers career, and protect the interests of the Soldier and the Army. Documents on this fiche are those that must be permanently kept to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldiers service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods; and corrections to other parts of the OMPF; record investigation reports; record appellate action; and protect the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018658
On 3 May 1982, his immediate commander notified him that he intended to recommend separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), by reason of lack of ability to adapt socially and emotionally to military life. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018660
The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period 30 November 1967 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Presidential Unit Citation, and two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018667
The Board noted that there were no PH award orders on file in his record and no personnel service record entries that indicated that the applicant was ever wounded in action or awarded the PH. The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that indicate he was ever wounded in action, or awarded the PH. The applicant was also provided a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to include these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018671
On the date he was released from active duty, the applicant had completed 2 years active military service and 7 months and 18 days other service. The applicant indicated in his request to the Board he would like to have his Reserve medals added to his DD Form 214, with an effective date of his release from active duty of 24 January 1971. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018674
The applicant provided a copy of a Citation, United States Army Vietnam, for award of the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in support of military operations against communist aggression in the Republic of Vietnam during the period December 1969 through November 1970. The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018680
The board of officers recommended that disenrollement proceedings be completed for voluntary breach of her Army ROTC contract. A review of the applicant's Cadet Record Brief shows that she was disenrolled from the ROTC Program on 16 January 2003, due to refusal of a commission. The applicant was disenrolled from the ROTC Program for breach of contract on 22 October 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018681
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of his second Purple Heart. There is no evidence showing that the commander denied award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 10 February 2003 to 23 December 2005; and b. showing that, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018683
o Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. By regulation, the RE-4 code assigned to the applicant was the proper code to assign members separating under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018685
The applicant's DD Form 214, with the period ending 21 November 1969, shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, it appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 March 1968 through 21 November 1969 based on completion of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018689
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 MAY 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018689 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. The examiner recommended the applicant be returned to his duty station, that no further attempt at rehabilitation be made, and that his case be placed before a board of officers with a view toward expeditious separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018690
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's records show that he is entitled to additional awards, which he did not request and are not listed on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018692
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 8 May 1970 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 9 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018714
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 5 October 1989, his commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action on him under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct. By regulation, an UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate for members separated for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018716
After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, and in so doing admitted guilt to the offense. On 28 May 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018717
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Air Assault Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar, or the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this badge. As a...