ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014896
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded: the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Expert Badge (Rifle). The Combat Infantryman Badge is not shown on the applicant's DD Form 214. These orders are not on file in the applicants service records and this award is not shown on the applicant's DD Form 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014902
c. Chapter 3 (Board Schedules and Procedures), Section III (Promotion Reconsideration Boards), paragraph 3-22 (Correction of military records as a result of a special selection board action), provides, if the report of a special selection board, approved by the President, recommends for promotion to the next higher grade an officer not currently eligible for promotion, or a former officer whose name was referred to it, the Secretary of the Army may act through the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014903
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 17a (Current Active Service other than by Induction, Source of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 23 September 1970 be corrected to show he was not ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA). Headquarters, Sixth United States Army, Presidio of California Reserve Letter Orders Number A-01-0009, dated 8 January 1969, ordered him to active duty, effective 22 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014904
As a result, it is concluded that the applicant completed a period of qualifying honorable active duty service that entitles him to receive the AGCM for his service from 19 July 1988 through 18 July 1990. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for this qualifying period of honorable active duty service and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014909
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014909 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that when signing his DD Form 2656 he accidently dated it 19 December 2007. The evidence clearly shows that both the applicant and his spouse completed and signed the DD Form 2656 on 18 December 2007 and that it was witnessed on that same day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014911
This lawyer was also informed that the applicant desired to submit a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). In his request for discharge, the applicant also acknowledged that he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014914
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he reenlisted for an indefinite period of service and a $15,000 reenlistment bonus; however, when it was time to be paid his bonus, it was not close to the amount he was told it would be because of a 24 years of service rule. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014915
The applicant provides: a. a self-authored statement of his case, dated 15 July 2008; b. an ABCMR letter denying his request for reconsideration of his previous ABCMR appeal, dated 24 September 2007; c. an ABCMR letter dated 12 July 2007 acknowledging receipt of his request for reconsideration; d. a self-authored letter dated 10 July 2007 submitted to follow-up on his appeal of the decision made in his case by the ABCMR on 29 June 2006; e. a self-authored letter dated 2 July 2007 appealing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014916
The applicant requests that his Bad Conduct Discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions and that his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow reenlistment. 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 change a court-martial conviction, rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014918
The applicant states, through his brother and elected representative, that the Military Awards Branch (MAB) awarded the Army Commendation Medal to the eyewitness to the applicants wounding for his heroic actions on 20 April 1952 during an enemy attack. Located in hills north of the 38th parallel north in the central Korean mountain range, the battle was fought between the communist North Korean forces of the Korean People's Army (KPA) and United Nations (UN) forces consisting of Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014919
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a diploma for the PLDC, a copy of his DD Form 214, a VA Form 21-4138 (Department of Veterans Statement in Support of Claim), and a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report). He also provided a diploma, dated 7 February 2003, which shows he graduated from the PLDC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014920
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment in Kuwait. The DFAS information and the applicant's confirmation of his inclusive dates of service in Kuwait are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 on the applicants DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait. Item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 should also be corrected to show he served 2 months and 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014921
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014921 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he became eligible for LTC on 17 July 2007 when he had 4-years time in grade (TIG) in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers). While the applicant states that he was never notified of the PVB suspense, he has not provided any evidence to substantiate that contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014922
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014922 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Bronze Star Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014923
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; however, it was omitted from his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He is therefore entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014924
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014924 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In this case, the applicants record contains orders that awarded him the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 21 March 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 3 November 1969 through 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014926
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant served in Vietnam during three campaigns period and is authorized to wear three bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant is also authorized the Purple Heart, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014927
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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 behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 16 June 1966 to 13 June 1969;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014928
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A review of the available records fails to show any indication that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action. 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 | 20080014930
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, there is no documentation showing that the applicant's unit, the 3rd Battalion of the same regiment, also received the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014931
Section 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his conduct was rated as good and his efficiency was rated as excellent during his period of service from 3 December 1965 through 27 January 1966 while he was assigned to the 1st Engineer Battalion Training Brigade, Fort Lewis, Washington. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014932
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no orders or other documents in the applicants NPRC file or provided by the applicant that shows he was ever assigned to an infantry unit, or that he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty. The evidence of record in this case shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014933
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014935
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected to show the entry "Disability, Severance Pay, Combat Related" instead of the entry "Disability, Severance Pay, Non-Combat Related." The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably discharged, on 13 August 2008, by reason of physical disability, under the provision of Army Regulation 635-40 and IAW NDAA 2008, due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014939
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests corrections to his DD Form 214 for the period 11 July 1986 through 11 April 1987. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 for the period 11 July 1986 through 11 April 1987 to show he was a high school graduate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014941
On 27 January 2003, the applicant completed a Data for Payment of Retired Personnel (DD Form 2656), in which he elected Spouse Only coverage and named his now former wife as beneficiary. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. As a result, notwithstanding his administrative errors in using the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014942
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 than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service with a character of service of UOTHC. In order to justify correction of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014943
Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Dix, New Jersey, General Court-Martial Orders Number 50, dated 15 August 1995, show that the sentence to a bad conduct discharge, adjudged on 24 August 1993, has been finally affirmed and that the bad conduct discharge would be executed. The evidence of record shows the applicant was a senior noncommissioned officer and had completed nearly 15 years of service at the time of his misconduct. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014944
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014944 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20080002705, dated 8 July 2008, erroneously granted the applicant a waiver of his military education (officer basic course) and directed that his records be submitted to a duly constituted selection board/advisory board for promotion consideration for first lieutenant under the 2006 year criteria. Therefore, he did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014945
At the time an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014946
The applicant's military personnel records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty for a period of 3 years on 12 August 1971. The applicant's military personnel records contain a Standard Form (SF) 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 20 October 1971, that was completed by the applicant at the time of his medical examination based on his separation under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014947
The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of her separation from active duty. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 4 May 1982 and that she was ordered to active duty for MOS training (9-week photo lithographer course) on 24 May 1983. She was released from active duty on 28 July 1983, and in accordance with the governing regulation, item 14 on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014949
During the rated period this officer repeatedly failed to follow orders. This evidence shows that: a. on 24 July 2006, the applicant requested a commander's inquiry into her evaluation, but that she did not provide the results of that inquiry to the OSRB; b. her OER was referred to her on 7 September 2006 with a suspense date to provide comments by 14 September 2006, which was later changed to 25 September 2006; c. the applicant submitted a three-page self-authored rebuttal, dated 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014952
e. Letter, dated 22 May 2008, from the applicant's former platoon leader to the applicant's counsel. In June 2008, the applicant solicited the help of his counsel to assist him in upgrading his Bronze Star Medal. After returning the fire, [PFC Hxxxxxt] moved toward the enemy position and eliminated it with fire from his rifle.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014953
The applicant requests Item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 30 September 1995, be corrected to read "28 October 1971." The applicant was issued a DD Form 214 covering this period of active duty. The DD Form 214 covering his last period of continuous active duty is actually the third DD Form 214 the applicant was issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014954
Item 5 (Oversea Service) shows the applicant served in the Far East Pacific (FEPA) in the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 12 April 1993 through 11 April 1994 and in the U.S. Army Europe (EURA) in Germany from 20 October 1996 through 14 October 1999. c. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) shows he was authorized the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Noncommissioned Officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014955
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014955 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his acquisition status as reflected in Section X (Remarks) of his Officer Record Brief (ORB). The DD Form 214 is meant only to be a snapshot in time of a Soldiers service at time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014956
He also states that he was not awarded a PH medal for wounds he received in Lai Khe, South Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS as a security guard with the USMACV during his tour in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014960
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Armys awards policy. It states, in pertinent part, that a DD Form 214 will be prepared to document a period of active duty service for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for his period of active duty service between 20 September 1974 and 27 March 1978 and that his service in MOS 11B is properly documented on this separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014961
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct middle name. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant entered military service using a middle name of Stanford and that he used this middle name consistently throughout his 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014962
On 19 March 1969, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 6(a) of Army Regulation (AR) 635-212 (Personnel Separations) for unfitness. AR 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014966
The applicant's Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ) shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 7 October 1966. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was IRHA in the RVN, on 7 December 1968. 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 sustained in action in Vietnam on 7 December 1968; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014967
The Acting Chief, Personnel Division, NGB stated that the applicant was appointed WO1 on 7 March 2006 and on 7 March 2008, he met the time in grade requirements of National Guard Regulation 600-101, Table 7-1, which states that the minimum time in grade and mandatory board maximum years in the lower grade for promotion to CW2 is 2 years. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO1 with a date of rank of 7 March 2006 and based on the requirement for completion of 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014968
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his deployed service. The evidence also shows he served in Iraq during a second period between 15 June 2005 and 26 May 2006, as evidenced by DFAS records confirming he received IDP/HFP from 1 June 2005 through 30 May 2006, and an e-mail message from the applicant indicating his dates of service in Iraq during this period were from 15 June 2005 through 26 May 2006. In view of the facts of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014969
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show the awards that she is authorized for service in Iraq. Therefore, her record should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding in Item 12f of her DD Form 214: 4 months and 11 days; b. adding in Item 18 of her DD Form 214: SERVICE IN IRAQ FROM 20030407 TO 20030817; and c. showing, in addition to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014970
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014970 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It also confirms he received a HD and that based on the authority and reason for his separation, he was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of JPD and an RE code of 4. The regulation identifies the SPD code of JPD as the appropriate code to assign members separated under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of alcohol...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014971
She was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-17, by reason of a physical condition, not a disability. Physicians are responsible for referring Soldiers with conditions listed below to the physical disability evaluation system (PDES) and a medical evaluation board (MEB). When a Soldier has received maximum benefit of medical treatment for a condition that may render the Soldier unfit for further military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014972
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his deployment to Southwest Asia (SWA) in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm be annotated on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). In this case, the entry "SERVICE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA FROM 901001-910331" should be added to item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to document his service in SWA in support of Operation Desert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014975
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014979
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 January 1998 be corrected to add the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). The applicant's military records show that while a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) he was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard on 15 May 1997. The regulation also provides that the AFEM may be awarded if the individual served the full...