ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002048
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart due to wounds received in Vietnam on 26 August 1968 and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect this award. The evidence shows that the applicant served in Vietnam from 29 May 1968 to 28 May 1969 and met the criteria for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002051
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to support correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 5 May 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam; b. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002067
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002067 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Further, as indicated in the original Board decisional document, the applicant's Service Record documents his service in the 25th Cavalry Regiment Reconnaissance, 4th Armored Division, 3rd Army. Therefore, the applicant's record properly credits him with service in this unit in the ETO, and it appears he has suffered no injustice as a result of the correct organization entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002070
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Public Law 95-397, the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement, but were not yet age 60, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The evidence of record shows that the FSM completed 20 years, 8 months, and 8 days of qualifying service for retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002073
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070001572, on 30 August 2007. The applicants military records covering his first term of service are not available for review. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted for 2 years on 25 June 1969; was charged with AWOL; and was subsequently discharged in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002077
The applicant requests, in effect, that the zip code on his amended Orders Number 265-001, dated 22 September 2003, be corrected to show the zip code of "98345" instead of the zip code "46031." The applicant states, in effect, that his amended orders, Orders Number 265-001, dated 22 September 2003, show the zip code of "46031" and the correct zip code is "98345." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. AHRC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002101
The applicant, who at the time was serving in the rank and pay grade of sergeant, E-5, was conditionally promoted to the rank and pay grade of staff sergeant, E-6. The evidence shows that he continued to perform the duties of a conditionally promoted staff sergeant for a period of nearly 3 years and 10 months and throughout this period he earned NCO evaluation reports that were in the "successful" range; however, he was reduced to pay grade E-5 on 5 October 2000 for not having completed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002105
The applicant states, in effect, that in March 2001, after transferring to an Engineer Battalion of the Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG), after being asked, he accepted command of E Company, 2006th Engineer Battalion. Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort, Kentucky (KY), Orders Number 092-812, dated 2 April 2003, promoted the applicant to CPT, effective 22 May 2003, and NGB Special Orders Number 132 AR, dated 22 May 2003, granted the applicant Federal Recognition in the rank of CPT,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002110
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002110 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that item 19a (Mailing Address after Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show an address in Milroy, IN. The applicant was not available to sign his DD Form 214, and it is possible the office that prepared his DD Form 214 was not aware that he was married or that his spouse resided in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002114
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002114 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It is awarded to members of the Reserve Components of the Army, (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve), for successful completion of annual training (AT) or active duty for training (ADT) for a period not less than 10 consecutive duty days on foreign soil. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002115
On 12 August 1970, General Orders Number 824, issued by United States Army Support Command QUI NHON awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for the period of September 1969 to August 1970. A review of the available records fails to show any indication that the applicant was awarded the CIB or that he engaged the enemy in combat while assigned as an infantryman to an infantry unit in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002118
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment and includes a list of armed forces RE Codes including RA RE codes. The SPD code of KFS was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002121
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There was no evidence in the available records and the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence to show that he was directly involved in active ground combat or that he was performing infantry duties while assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. The applicant provided, as new evidence, copies of several...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002127
The evidence shows the applicant served as a stock control specialist and special cook while serving in Vietnam. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he performed any special tasks beside those shown in item 38 of his DA Form 20 while he served in Vietnam. The applicant alleges that he served 11 days in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam and that after being confined he was not attached or assigned to a unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002131
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | CY2008 | 20080002142
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002142 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, as he acknowledges, at the time he elected to participate in the SBP he had not been approved for those benefits. The applicant retired on 26 September 2006 and started drawing retired pay on 1 October 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002150
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. He further adds that his service records should reveal that he was discharged with an undesirable discharge, under medical conditions; not a dishonorable discharge [sic]. On 1 March 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002152
Block 16 (Days Accrued Leave) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows zero amount of leave paid. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was paid 60 days accrued leave during her military career. Since there is no evidence of record which indicates the applicant was paid for the maximum amount of 60 days during her military career, it would be appropriate to pay her for 25.0 days of accrued leave and to amend her DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002154
Based on the applicant's service with the 2nd Battalion, 77th Artillery he is authorized the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 the applicant is authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002163
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002163 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 his records be corrected by removing his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period 14 July 2004 to 29 July 2004 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002167
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002167 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his originally submitted request, with all enclosures, and as new evidence, a self-authored letter outlining his request for reconsideration of his case; a letter to the Board from a retired former service member who is familiar with the applicant and his service in Vietnam; and a statement from an individual who identified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002168
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant provided a birth certificate at the time of his initial enlistment that is identical to the one he provides with his application, which shows that he was born on 14 May 1980. However, through an administrative error, his DOB was listed as 5 May 1980 and that error was transferred to his DD Form 214 at the time of his REFRAD on 20 December 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002172
On 6 October 2004, the ASA(M&RA) approved the applicants sentence as affirmed by the U.S. Court of Criminal Appeals and ordered the sentence executed. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of his dismissal shows he was dismissed from the Army on 15 November 2004, as a result of court-martial, in accordance with paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officers Discharge), with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicants conviction and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002182
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the National Defense Service Medal and the ROKWSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002183
The applicant provides an undated memorandum from the Commander, U. S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC); a memorandum containing revised Constructive Credit Guidelines for Medical Specialist (SP) Corps Officers, dated 8 January 2007; a DA Form 71 (Oath of Office- Military Personnel), dated 8 July 2002; a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)), dated 17 July 2002; and a college transcript from the University of Kentucky, printed on 18 March 2002. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002188
The version of the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's REFRAD provided for entering only awards earned during the period covered by the DD Form 214; however, the current version of the regulation states that all awards for all periods of service will be listed on the DD Form 214 in the priority sequence specified in the Army's awards regulation. Therefore, it would be appropriate to issue the applicant an HD Certificate based on his discharge date of 28 June 1968 at this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002191
On 16 April 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service, and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002192
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, effective 1 May 2003. The regulation in effect on May 2003 provided, in pertinent part, conditional promotions for Soldiers who have met a cutoff score and are otherwise qualified, but have not completed PLDC, are authorized to be promoted (when approved by the promotion authority) when they are reflected on the OML for PLDC attendance, when they are operationally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002193
The applicant's military records are not available for review. In his self-authored letter, dated 26 January 2008, the applicant stated that it seems obvious that since NPRC was able to find evidence in support of awarding him the marksmanship badge, the Army should do the same. There is no evidence and the applicant has provided none to show he qualified with the M-1 Carbine and/or was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge for this weapon system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002195
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070000805, on 21 June 2007. The statements alone are insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002196
The DD Form 214 issued to him on the date of his separation confirms he was REFRAD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Expiration Term of Service (ETS) and that he was assigned SPN 201. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Armys awards policy. Absent any evidence showing the applicant was recommended or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty, or that confirms his assignment to and personal participation with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002197
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002197 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 3 October 2006 VA rating decision does not include military medical records in the list of evidence used for the evaluation. Although the applicant provides VA medical documents that indicate that he underwent surgery as a result of his lung collapsing while serving in the RVN, none of these documents confirm that this condition was a direct result of injuries he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002199
The medical documents the applicant provides are new evidence that will be considered by the Board. On 30 October 1968, the applicant requested discharge from the military by reason of erroneous induction in that he did not meet induction medical fitness standards. The applicant acknowledged that the condition was not caused by the service when he requested discharge from the military by reason of erroneous induction in that he did not meet induction medical fitness standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002203
The available evidence clearly shows that the applicants race is Caucasoid (White) and that it was properly entered on his DD Form 214. __________ _ 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) AR20070016793 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in the applicants service personnel record that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart during his periods of service in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002215
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he established former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for his former spouse within the 1-year period required by his divorce decree. The applicant states, in effect, that he was divorced on 7 April 2005 and in February 2006, he submitted his DD Form 2656-1 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage) along with his divorce decree to the DFAS. Public Law 99-661, dated 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002216
He states that at the time of his retirement, he asked if he was entitled to get an additional 10 percent (%) in retired pay based on having been awarded the Silver Star and was told they did not know. The Secretarys determination as to extraordinary heroism is conclusive for all purposes. There are no regulatory provisions for granting an extraordinary heroism Secretarial determination, or the additional 10 percent in retired pay, based on award of the Silver Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002223
On 28 May 1968, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be furnished an undesirable discharge. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002224
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); his amendment Orders 009-393, dated 9 January 2006; his Separation Leave Records; his assignment Orders 010-702, dated 10 January 2005; and his active duty Orders 230-802, dated 17 August 2004. Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) on his DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty and was released from active duty on the same date of 13 September 2004. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002247
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, that he was not discharged by court-martial. The character reference letters/memoranda the applicant submitted for the Boards consideration were all dated in January and February 1991 and were apparently used in his court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002252
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be amended to show the awards of the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. However, it does not show the awards of the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Evidence shows the applicant is authorized the award of the National Defense Service Medal for honorable active service between the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002253
On 5 November 1985, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002257
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he competed 20 qualifying years for retired pay. The applicant's ARPC Form 249-E shows: a. that on 25 July 1974, he enlisted in the Regular Army and served on active duty until his release and transfer to the United States Army Reserve on 20 April 1976; b. that during his retirement year ending on 19 April 1989, he had completed a total of 28 points creditable for retirement; c. that on 30 October 1996, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002263
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show in item 9 that he was transferred to HHC 55th BCT, (WXB8AA) 900 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510. He also request that his records be corrected so he has no break in service. On 11 July 2006, the Reserve Component Career Counselor completed a DA Form 6691-R indicating that the applicant had accepted a 3-year agreement to serve in a unit (specified) the PAARNG for a period of 3 years. There is no record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002265
The applicant requests, in effect, that her separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show her current name and gender. 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 applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with her application and the supporting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002275
While his discharge was upgraded to an honorable discharge, the RE-4 was not upgraded. Also, he was informed that he would be ineligible to apply for enlistment in the United States Army for a period of two years after discharge, and that he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrading; however, he acknowledged he realized that an act of consideration by either board does not imply that his discharge would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002276
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 shows the entry, "COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ACTIVE SERVICE. 4. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code MBK is Completion of required active service and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002285
The applicant requests, in effect, that a Department of the Army (DA) Certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for the period 1 September 2000 through 1 August 2004 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and replaced with a DA Certificate for award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for the same period. The applicant's iPERMS record contains the Department of the Army (DA) Certificate for the ARCOM; Permanent Order 209-12, dated 28 July 2004,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002288
The evidence of record shows that the statement made in Item 4 of the ABCMR proceedings dated 27 November 2007, made reference to a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) for the period 1 February 2006 through 30 September 2006, which states "he was technically and tactically proficient, was always ready to take on any task given to him, and passed the Army Physical Fitness Test." The new evidence the applicant submitted does not show that the applicant was unable to perform his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002290
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request for retirement was approved; however, a copy of his request is unavailable for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080002290 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080002290 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1