ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014541
The applicant provides copies of a 27 October 1997 memorandum for record; his 1999 and 2007 OERs; a 30 June 2000 Army National Guard (ARNG) memorandum; United States Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis (HRC-STL), Missouri, Orders M-10-504460; 10 April 2006 deployment orders; a 2007 Physical Profile; a March 2007 Bronze Star Medal certificate; and several electronic mail communications. With his rebuttal to an advisory opinion, the applicant also provides copies of an excerpt from a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014542
Army Personnel Command Message Number 99-100 (with a Date/Time Group of 121605Z March 1999) authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Therefore, based on an exception to policy the applicant is authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014543
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she was awarded three Army Achievement Medals and two Army Commendation Medals. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded two Army Achievement Medals in the period covered by her DD Form 214 and was recommended for a third award; however, there is insufficient evidence to show that after the battalion commander approved the recommendation for an additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014545
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014545 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although the applicants name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Roster, there is sufficient documentary evidence in this case to show the applicant sustained injury to his ears and a loss of hearing as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014547
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time of his REFRAD for retirement indicates that he was awarded the BSM and the ARCOM (2nd award). Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) provides in paragraph 12-17 that noncommissioned officers holding the rank of MSG at retirement, whose records show successful service as a 1SG, will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014549
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. In pertinent part, the regulation states that the Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. _______ _ 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014550
The applicant requests correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show her service in Iraq. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for the first 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 her the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period from 25 August 2005 to 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014551
He states another error source is the misinterpretation of the eligibility criteria listed in Military Personnel (MILPER) message 07-226, which states, in pertinent part, that Soldiers may apply for OCS training up to age 42 instead of Soldiers must complete OCS training prior to age 42. He concludes by stating that he believes the applicant should be allowed to complete OCS and the requirements for an RA commission. The evidence shows that although the applicant was selected for OCS, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014552
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 entered active duty in the Regular Army on 15 March 1966 and served in an enlisted status until 9 February 1967 when he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014553
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states another error source is the misinterpretation of the eligibility criteria listed in Military Personnel (MILPER) message 07-226, which states, in pertinent part, that Soldiers may apply for OCS training up to age 42 instead of Soldiers must complete OCS training prior to age 42. The evidence shows that although the applicant was selected for and entered OCS, his age disqualification was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014554
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014554 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This official states, in pertinent part, that the applicant applied for OCS in good faith, was honest about his age, and concluded the Army had granted him permission to begin OCS despite his age. The evidence shows that although the applicant was selected for OCS, his age disqualification was discovered prior to his entry into the course and he was not allowed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014558
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his correct home of record (HOR). His orders to active duty were forwarded in care of the AMEDD Counselor in Silver Spring, Maryland and that address is the address that was entered as his HOR on his DD Form 214 at the time of his REFRAD. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that his HOR on his DD Form 214 dated 28 February 1999 is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014559
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ 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) AR20080014559 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080014559 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014561
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014561 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: DD Form 214; Enlisted Record Brief (ERB); Post-Deployment Health Assessment (DD Form 2796); Headquarters, V Corps Orders Number 37-01, dated 6 February 2003; Recommendation for Award (DA Form 638); Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate; and Request and Authority for Leave (DA Form 31). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014562
The applicant provides copies of their marriage certificate, dated 20 August 1982; "Judgment of Divorce," dated 30 October 2006; and the FSM's death certificate, dated 18 February 2008. The applicant concludes by stating that she was married to the FSM for 25 years and would have not requested survivor benefits through her divorce only to not file the correct documents through DFAS and lose her benefits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014564
The applicant states that he was wounded in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and he was not issued a Purple Heart. Given the above, and in the absence general orders in the applicants records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, there is insufficient evidence to show how the applicant sustained his right shoulder shrapnel wound. Although, the DVA may grant service connection to the applicant for his shrapnel wound, this action does not establish entitlement to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014565
The applicant states that he was wounded in his right thigh by shrapnel during a rocket attack on 27 February 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam; however, his injury was not entered into his medical records. In his statement, dated 17 January 2008, a retired Lieutenant General (LTG) states that he served at Da Nang during the same time frame and that he learned that the applicant was wounded during a rocket attack but was not awarded the Purple Heart. There are no general orders that show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014566
Furthermore, Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows the applicant received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014569
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, and the NATO Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his military records to show the award of the Army Achievement Medal. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his military records to show the award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014570
The applicants military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 April 1993 for a period of 5 years. He also understood that if he had less than 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of separation and was being considered for separation under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, he was not entitled to have his case appear before an administrative separation board unless he was being considered for a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014571
The applicant essentially states that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows one overseas service bar, but he believes that he is entitled to two overseas service bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 17 April 1968, the entry "1 Overseas Bar"; and b. adding to Item 24 of the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014572
Although he served in Iraq from 11 December 2003 to 27 October 2004, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant did not provide any evidence which conclusively shows that he was personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy at any point during his service in Iraq. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the GWOTEM, and correction of his military records to show the award of the GWOTEM. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014573
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014573 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 15 August 1968; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014574
The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time of her discharge confirms she was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 11-3a of AR 635-200 with service Uncharacterized, by reason of entry-level status performance and conduct. 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. With respect to the applicants contention that the narrative reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014576
Additionally, World War II holders of the Combat Infantryman Badge received a monthly pay supplement known as combat infantry pay and holders of the Expert Infantryman Badge were entitled to expert infantry pay. The sincerity of the applicant's contentions that he should have been awarded the CIB and one additional bronze service star are not in doubt; however, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the available evidence of record that such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014577
DD Forms 113 (Military Pay Record) on file in the applicant's reconstructed personnel record shows he was assigned to the Reception Station, 1264th Special Unit, Fort Dix, New Jersey, on 28 December 1956. The evidence shows that at the time of the attempted Communist coup against the Government of Lebanon, the applicant was assigned to the 10th Field Hospital in Germany. He reported to the 10th Field Hospital on 28 July 1958 and the evidence shows he remained assigned to this unit until he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014580
The applicant's records do not contain, and the applicant has not submitted, any evidence to show where the accident happened and what he was doing at the time of injury. As such, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request. _______ _ 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014581
The DA Form 1041 available indicates the FSM elected not to provide an annuity for his dependents. Although the FSM retired in 1968, there is no evidence to show he enrolled in the SBP when it was established in 1972. Since there is no evidence of record which shows the FSM made an SBP election prior to his death, and evidence of record shows he had opportunities to enroll in the SBP during Open Seasons, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014582
On 3 April 1984, nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicants record of service during his last enlistment included five nonjudicial punishments and a bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014585
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, Separation Program Number (SPN) 28B, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions, and the issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate), effective 5 November 1970. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014589
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 1 June 1970, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Before the court-martial, the applicant also received counseling from the military judge pertaining to his rights.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014590
Officials at the PDA opined that the applicant did not provide any evidence of an unfitting blood related condition at the time he was being evaluated and recommended that no changes be made to the applicant's records. The Army system requires that the Soldier only be rated as the condition(s) exist(s) at the time of the PEB hearing. Inasmuch as the PEB proceedings are not present in the available evidence for the Board to review, it must be presumed, based on the explanation from the PDA,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014597
The applicant's records contain a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 23 March 2002, showing the National Personnel Records Center authorized the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, amongst other awards, to be mailed to him from the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the date of birth recorded in his military records is a material error. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014624
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014624 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the date of his commission in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be corrected to the day after the date of his release from active duty in the Regular Army. The applicant has not provided any reason why he could not accept his USAR commission in a timely manner.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014625
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. There is no evidence and the applicant has not presented any evidence to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014628
He further states that the VA rated him at 50 percent for his sleep apnea and that the CRSC Agency is refusing to grant compensation for this condition. The applicant's records clearly show that the USAPDA determined that he is entitled to some CRSC benefits. However, there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled additional CRSC benefits based on his sleep apnea condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014635
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence which shows that the applicant's discharge proceedings were not in compliance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time. _________XXX______________ 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014637
The unit commander indicated that she did not have reason to believe the applicant was fabricating the information she provided, and she therefore recommended through the chain of command that the applicant be discharged. An RE code of 4 indicates separation from the last period of service with a disqualification which cannot be waived and ineligibility for reenlistment. Contrary to the applicant's contentions, it appears that on 20 June 2007 the unit commander initiated an inquiry into...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014638
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 November 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014642
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he was discharged under medical conditions. The applicant states, in effect, that his military records should reflect that he was honorably discharged under medical conditions. A Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Form 871-R (Trainee Discharge Program [TDP] Counseling), dated 31 July 1979, essentially shows the applicant approached one of his drill sergeants on 30 July 1979 and informed him that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014643l
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her home of record be corrected. "Home of Record" is the place recorded as the home of record of the Soldier when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014645
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014645 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his separation document, DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected to show he served 35 years of service; that he contributed to the post-Vietnam era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP); and that he was retired for a service-connected physical disability, rated 50 percent disabled. The DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014647
On 4 October 1999, the convening authority approved the sentence except for that portion of the sentence extending to a dishonorable discharge and ordered it executed, but the execution of that part of the sentence adjudging confinement in excess of 12 months was suspended for 12 months at which time, unless the suspension was sooner vacated, the suspended part of the sentence would be remitted without further action. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014650
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and Combat Action Badge. Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014652
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states that he was presented with the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge when he was in a hospital in Vietnam and these two awards were not included on his DD Form 214. However, there is no evidence in the available records that shows that the applicant was ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014653
This DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the AGCM (1st Award) during this period of service. However, there is no evidence in his official records showing he was awarded the AGCM (6th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the AGCM (6th Award) for the period 6 June 1989 5 June 1992 and correcting the record to show this award; b. deleting the "AAM (4th Award)" and adding the "AAM (5th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014654
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Combat Medical Badge. While the applicant requested that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he did not possess or serve in an infantry MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014655
The applicant requests that his Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his separation document (DD Form 214). The applicant completed his tour in Vietnam, having served in Vietnam from 1 January to 22 December 1970. Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014658
Although Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded five Overseas Service Bars and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, this final DD Form 214 does not show the all of his awards and decorations that he is authorized. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014659
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 30 May 1980, 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 record also shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.