ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014660
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action against the enemy on 6 April 2003 in Iraq. __________ _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 | 20080014661
On 9 August 1989, the commanding general approved the recommendation of the Board of Officers and directed the applicant be separated from the U.S. Army under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and dismissed the court-martial charge and its two specifications. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), then in effect, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014662
On 12 May 1983, the approving authority recommended that a board of officers be convened to determine if the applicant should be separated due to conviction by civil court based on Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, section II. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014663
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that after speaking to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he was advised to submit his request for award of the AGCM. He served a period of 6 months and 21 days of active duty for completion of his IADT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014665
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. This regulation also provides that there is no statute of limitations on requests for award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by adding the already-awarded Purple Heart to the applicant's DD Form 214, and b. by awarding the applicant the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014667
A DA Form 2173, dated 10 June 1997, states, in pertinent part, that the applicant was injured on 7 June 1997 while performing duties of a road guard while on inactive duty training. Although the applicant contends that he was medically unfit for retention because he was injured on active duty on 7 June 1997 and that his injuries were aggravated on 7 June 1997 by his working conditions at the rest area, the 2 April 1998 DVA letter provided by the applicant states that his brain will not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014669
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant submitted a copy of a DA Form 4187, dated 15 December 2003, wherein a personnel action was requested by his commander to award him the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Purple Heart he received for being wounded in action on 10 December 2003 to his DD Form 214 and by providing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014675
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. His commander states that the only explanation for the applicant not receiving the Purple Heart was because within 10 days of the action the applicant rotated back to the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014677
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for an injury documented in his medical records, dated 29 January 1971. 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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014680
A review of the applicant's record shows that he utilized the correct SSN of 03x-xx-xx03 throughout his Army service; however, a few of the source documents in his military personnel file, such as his separation orders, listed the incorrect SSN of 58x-xx-xx33, which is reflected on his DD Form 214. The evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN as 03x-xx-xx03. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014686
The applicant requests he be granted constructive service credit (CSC) for his Master of Science (MS) degree in Pharmacology, with a corresponding correction to his date of rank as a captain. The opinion cites Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 6000.13 stating, " credit for masters and doctorate degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional advanced degree, shall be awarded based on actual full-time equivalent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014687
The applicant requests that item 9 (Date of Birth) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show 10 March 1947 instead of 3 March 1947. 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. ______XXXX________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014690
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Presidential Unit Citation, and any other awards or decorations to which he is entitled. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014691
The applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition in the PRARNG, as a WO1/W-1, in the Ordnance Corps effective 20 August 2008. Temporary Federal recognition may be extended to an officer who has been found qualified by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) for appointment in the ARNG of a State pending receipt of permanent Federal recognition and appointment as a Reserve officer of the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Army National Guard records and the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014695
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his date of birth (DOB) be corrected from 1924 to 1923. As such, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014696
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014706
At the time, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered appropriate. However, there is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. _______ _ 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 | 20080014710
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, SPN 386 with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable and the issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate), effective 12 April 1972. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. In addition, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014712
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 January 1969 through 31 March 1971 based on completion of a period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014713
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show creditable service for his active duty service in 1970 and 1991. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military service records should be corrected to show creditable service for his active duty service in 1970 and 1991 and requests an explanation regarding the calculation of his retired pay. Thus, the evidence of record shows that the applicants military personnel records properly document this active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014714
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014714 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Furthermore, there are no General Orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. 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 | 20080014716
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Departments of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 17 September 1968 in the RVN; b. adding to Item 24 of the DD Form 214 the Purple Heart, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014721
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his dates of service in Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Hungary, and Nicaragua shown in Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 January 2007. The applicant states, in effect, that Item 18 should show he served in Saudi Arabia from 22 September 1990 to 26 March 1991, in Somalia from 11 December 1992 to 27 June 1993 [sic], in Hungary from 3 November 1997 to 2 July 1998, and in Nicaragua from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014725
The applicant essentially states that he wishes to have his RE code changed so that he may reenlist. The applicant provides an unofficial copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); an unsigned self-authored letter, dated 22 October 2007; an undated and unsigned third-party letter purportedly from his former first sergeant; a third-party letter, dated 11 December 2006, from his father; a third-party letter, dated 6 August 2008, from a friend; undated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014732
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 April 1974, the applicant requested a discharge for the good of the Service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant's military service records contain his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 11 June 1974, under other than honorable conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, paragraph 10-1, for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014735
The applicant provides her separation document (DD Form 214) and documents showing that she was commissioned and entered active duty in the Air Force on 25 August 2008, in support of her application. The applicants military records show that she was commissioned and entered active duty in the Regular Army on 8 August 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in Item 12b of her DD Form 214 that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014738
The applicant provides copies of unit orders to and from the Central Command area of operations with an accompanying personnel list; a Post Deployment Health Assessment (DD Form 2796); a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), dated March 2003; a Personnel Action (DA Form 4187) approving his early return to the United States on 15 July 2003; and his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014741
On 23 January 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) by reason of misconduct illegal use of drugs. On 11 February 2004, the applicant was discharged after completing 1 year, 10 months, and 21 days of active military service during the period under review. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014745
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In section B (Waiver) of the DA Form 3881, it states "I understand my rights as stated above, I am now willing to discuss the offenses under investigation and make a statement without talking to a lawyer first and without having a lawyer present with me." In his sworn statement attached to the DA Form 3881, the applicant affirmed that when he called the SDO to sign out on leave he was 2 hours away from his unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014747
(1) The applicant states that the FLO initially appointed to conduct the FLIPL obtained sworn statements from the newly assigned Battery Commander, Battery Supply Sergeant, and Supply Technician. In addition, in his statement (dated 1 August 2005), the initially appointed FLO states he was assigned the duty on 30 June 2005 and all evidence in this investigation was given to [rank and name] the new investigating officer on 1 Aug 05. (b) The applicant states that the subsequent FLO does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014750
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014750 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He believed there would be CIB orders in his record, but when he requested a replacement CIB, there was no record of the award. Absent any evidence confirming the applicant was awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty, or that he met the three basic requirements necessary to support award of the CIB, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014751
On 3 January 1973, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL during the period of on or about 10 July 1972 until on or about 18 December 1972. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014752
She continued to serve on active duty through a series of reenlistments until she was honorably discharged on 24 April 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 16-8, due to Reduction in Authorized Strength - Qualitative Early Transition Program. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior-service applicants for enlistment. The applicant's statements regarding her honorable military service of almost 18 years and her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014753
On 5 February 1992, the applicant's case was evaluated by a formal PEB that convened in Washington, D.C. On 1 September 1993, a MEB convened at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and again evaluated the applicant's case based on the return of his bipolar disorder condition. The United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) reviewed the applicant's case, the PEB findings and recommendations, and after careful consideration of all the medical evidence, denied the applicant's PEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014754
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to general. The applicant was discharged on 22 July 1980 in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014755
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge and that the date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214 be corrected. Accordingly, he was discharged with a general, under honorable conditions discharge on 21 March 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014756
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 17 October 1973, for 3 years. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. __________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 | 20080014757
The applicant provides copies of her ROTC contract, ROTC disenrollment documents, ARNG enlisted discharge and commissioning order, her Oaths of Office, her acceptance of command of the 838th Military Police Company, her Federal recognition orders, two sets of orders to active duty for training, and four Leave and Earnings Statements (LESs). Had the applicant accepted entry onto active duty in lieu of repaying her ROTC debt, she would have been obligated to serve on active duty in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014760
The applicant did not appeal the punishment and the commander directed the filing of the NJP to his Military Personnel Records Jacket. In return the convening authority agreed to suspend, for a period of one year from the date of his action, so much of any sentence to confinement to hard labor in excess of 12 months and 1 day. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014761
The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been enlisted in the pay grade of E-4 instead of the pay grade of E-3 because he had completed two associate degrees and had 8 years of experience in his military occupational specialty (MOS) prior to entering the service. Accordingly, he should have been enlisted in the pay grade of E-4. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was qualified for enlistment under the ACASP in the pay grade of E-4, there appears to be no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014765
On 18 April 1968, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations) with an under other than honorable characterization of service. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014770
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service record be corrected and that he be given credit for having served for the period 4 April 2006 through 8 July 2007. On 24 October 2002, orders were published discharging the applicant from the USAR with an effective date of 31 October 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the Secretary of the Army for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014772
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The applicant essentially states that he failed to request his discharge be upgraded by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within 15 years of his discharge. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate; however, if warranted, the discharge authority may direct an honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014776
The applicant provided no promotion orders or other documentary evidence to show that he was promoted back to the rank and pay grade of specialist four, E-4, before he was discharged. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for a correction to the rank and pay grade shown 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014779
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. There are no orders in his military personnel records showing he was awarded the Purple Heart and his name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Listing. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014781
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 10 June 1952, to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no orders in the applicants available service personnel records that show he was awarded the CIB. There are no orders that show the applicant was awarded the CIB; however, his service records show he was awarded the CIB on 13 September 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014783
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. Therefore, the undated letter submitted by the applicant from the VA is not sufficient evidence to show his wound to his left arm was received as a result of hostile action. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014784
The applicant, the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of her late husbands military records to show award of the Army Service Medal [Ribbon] and all other awards and decorations. The applicant states, in effect, that the FSMs Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) does not show award of the Army Service Ribbon or any other awards. The FSM did not serve on active duty during a period authorized award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014787
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 22 May 1991 honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date in lieu of being discharged. He adds that this is an injustice in that he was told while all years had to have 50 points for eligibility retirement, he was also told that bad years, those with less than 50 points, could use active duty points from previous years. The evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014790
The applicant requests amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day boots on ground (BOG) requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...