ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002476
The regulation further states that the service of a Soldier discharged per paragraph 16-3 will be characterized as honorable unless entry-level separation is required. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add to the entry in Item 18, Remarks, Immediate reenlistment this period: 830730 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002477
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A memorandum for record, dated 1 December 1981, indicates that the applicant had 46 days of lost time prior to going absent without leave (AWOL) on 27 June 1978. On 1 December 1981, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct desertion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002481
His record does reveal a disciplinary history that includes his acceptance of non-judicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) on two separate occasions and three separate court-martial convictions. A GD or HD could be issued by the separation authority if warranted by the member's overall record of service. The applicants separation document confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 13, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002483
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002483 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 applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in the applicant's available personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002484
The opinion stated that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that a MSG position was available on 1 April 2007 for the applicants MOS of 92Y. The opinion referenced Army Regulation 600-8-19, chapter 4, paragraph 12-(h) which states that the DOR will be the effective date of promotion. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was assigned to a 92Y duty position requiring a MSG or that a 92Y MSG position was available prior to 1 July 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002494
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and four bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing, in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form 214, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002502
The applicant states, in effect, that awards he earned in the RVN, which are listed on a National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 18 January 2008, should be added to Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the AGCM, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 11 March 1968 through 14 January 1970, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002504
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in his service personnel records which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. 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 which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002505
The applicant completed his involuntary AD and was honorably released from AD and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Standby) on 20 December 1969. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from AD, retirement or discharge. At that time, the "ACDUTRA" entry was made on the DD Form 214 even for USAR Soldiers ordered to involuntary AD for extended periods of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002508
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002508 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. _________XX___________ 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 | 20080002510
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period in the Republic of Vietnam for award of 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. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 28 September 1964 to 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002541
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge and correction of the narrative reason for separation to show he was discharged for medical and mental reasons. On 19 September 1979, the applicant departed his AIT unit in an AWOL status and was reported DFR on 18 October 1979. The applicant's separation under the Expeditious Discharge Program was voluntary and the evidence shows he voluntarily consented to the discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002544
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to reflect his multiple awards of the Purple Heart and all other awards to which he is entitled. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002546
She goes on to state that she completed all of her training and demonstrated the appropriate level of proficiency; however, her commander denied her promotion because her Top Secret clearance had not been completed. However, after completing her training, she was assigned to a unit requiring her to have a Top Secret security clearance and because the adjudication of her clearance was delayed, she was denied advancement to the pay grade of E-5 until 13 February 2007, over 3 years after she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002547
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002547 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing him a correction to the standard name line of his Purple Heart orders that lists the correct SSAN, as listed in Item 3 of his 17 August 2007 DD Form 214; and by providing him a copy of the correction to these orders. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002551
The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant progressed through the ranks to specialist four and was commended by both his company and battalion commanders for his performance of duty and conduct. There is no evidence of record showing that the commander denied award of the Army Good Conduct Medal to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002579
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 March 1974 for a period of 2 years. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant contends he accepted an undesirable discharge under the pretense that it would be upgraded in 6 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002587
He also requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; award of the Purple Heart (Third Oak Leaf Cluster); award of the Air Medal (Third and Fourth Awards); correction of the faulty Bronze Star Medal entry made on his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214); award of all of his unit citations; correction of block number 18 (Prior Regular Enlistments) on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 March 1971 to show that he had a prior period of enlisted service; and correction of block number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002588
National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant Officer - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides procedures for processing applications for Federal recognition. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 16 May 2006 upon his initial appointment in the VTARNG as a WO1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Federal Recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002608
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002608 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It was further opined that the applicant's second involuntarily mobilization should have been for the period of 6 September 2006 through 5 September 2007 to complete 730 days in 12302 status. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 823 days during the periods 7 October 2002 through 5 September 2003 and 6 August 2006 through 7 December 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002611
The applicant had 183 of those days in a 10 U.S.C. COTTAD requests will not exceed the maximum number of days authorized under the mobilization order. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1010 days during the periods 14 February 2003 through 13 August 2004 and 25 August 2005 through 30 November 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002619
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002619 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. Along with the notification, the applicant was required to acknowledge the notification and elect one of the following options on the notification of medical unfitness for retention and election of options, in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002621
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002621 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records to show that he received shrapnel wounds to the legs, arms, wrist, and eye in Belgium on 20 December 1944 and by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy in Belgium on 20 December 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002622
The applicant was discharged on 1 June 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, Section IV as a result of court-martial. In accordance with Title 10, United States 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. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002626
On 11 September 1985, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against her in accordance with paragraph 14-12(b) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs, and for establishing a pattern of misconduct. The immediate commander further remarked that the applicant: a. demonstrated a pattern of misconduct, resulting in numerous counseling statements, letters of concern, letters of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002634
He also provides a PH Certificate, dated 29 May 1966, which indicates he was awarded the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. _ ______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 | 20080002647
The applicant requests that item 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 1996 be changed to show a Pennsylvania address. The applicant states that his home of record is not correct on this DD Form 214. The applicants enlistment contract, dated 15 July 1976, shows his home of record was Long Beach, California.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002652
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that show the applicant was ever awarded, held, or served in an infantry MOS, or that he was awarded the CIB or AM by proper authority while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record also fails to show that the applicant served as a crewmember or non-crewmember on flight status during his tenure of assignment in the RVN, or that he completed the number of air missions necessary to qualify for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002654
The applicant provides a copy of a letter from his elected representative, dated 4 January 2008; DA Form 4651 (Request for Reserve Component Assignment or Attachment) dated 28 August 2007; Department of the Army, Headquarters, Civil Affairs and PSYOP Command (A), Orders 07-290-00017, dated 17 October 2007; Memorandum for the Record, dated 28 August 2007; two DA Forms 4856 (Developmental Counseling), dated 6 August 2007 and 28 August 2007; memorandum from Department of the Army, U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002656
The applicant requests, in effect, the removal of the time lost entered in Item 21 (Time Lost [preceding two years]) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) with an effective date of 28 January 1974. The applicant's military service records show that he initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 May 1967 for a period of 3 years. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not submitted any evidence to show that the periods of time lost are in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002658
It also contains an Expiration of Maximum Retention Date in Active Reserve Letter with Election Form, dated 8 July 1971, which informed him that he was being removed from an active Reserve status as required by law, and that records showed he had not completed 20 years of qualifying service for non-regular retirement purposes. The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant completed a total of 19 years, 7 months, and 25 days of qualifying service for non-regular retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002659
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to Master Sergeant, E-8. By letter dated 8 April 1977, USAEREC informed the applicant that an Army Standby Enlisted Advisory Board reviewed his records and determined he should be barred from reenlistment under the QMP. It appears that a 10-year old Article 15 would have been a valid consideration in determining who would be recommended for a HQDA bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002660
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 30 January 1973. The record does include a properly constituted separation document (DD Form 214) that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, on 26 April 1974, after completing a total of 1 year, 1 month, and 11 days of creditable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002670
The applicant's available records contain his DD Form 214, issued at the time of his release from active duty. Therefore, the evidence of record in this case supports correction of the applicants military service records to show award of the 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 the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his military record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his legal name and to reflect his service number. The applicant's request that his military records and separation document be corrected to reflect his legal first name was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002683
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars and in effect, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and his Certification of Military Service, dated 28 December 2007. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Korean Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002684
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and to show his active duty service from 31 August 1966 to 5 June 1968. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a period of active duty from 31 August 1966 to 5 June 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing him an appropriate document showing that he served in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002700
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 March 2004 to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Service Medal, combat badges, any overseas medals, and any medals in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 March 2004 shows the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (Second Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002702
The applicant requests that his Reentry (RE) Code be changed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to allow reenlistment into the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG). Army policy states that an honorable or general discharge is authorized depending on the applicants overall record of service. His record shows that he received a DUI, an Article 15 for illegal use of marijuana, and was counseled several times for his alcohol and drug usage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002704
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his home of record as Batson, Texas. Furthermore, his DD Form 214 shows this as his home of record at the time of his release from active duty. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002705
The evidence clearly shows that the applicant did not meet the educational requirements for promotion to first lieutenant until 13 June 2007. However, as a matter of equity, the applicants records should be corrected to show that he requested and was granted an military education waiver based on his attendance in law school and that this waiver was granted prior to March 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002707
The applicant's separation "packet" is not available in her service personnel record; however, the applicant's service personnel record contains a completed DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, that was signed by the applicant at the time of her discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002711
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. It stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002714
The applicant states, in effect, that he forwarded to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army his request for the Combat Action Badge and the Purple Heart. There is no evidence to show the applicant made an application. Although the applicant claims he suffered minor wounds to his fingers and leg and was treated by a Polish Medic, there is no evidence in his report of medical history that shows he sustained an injury to his fingers and leg as a result of hostile action during combat action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002719
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Korean Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action against a hostile force on 1 March 1950; and b. showing in a memorandum or other suitable document that his awards include the Purple Heart, National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002722
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Although there is no evidence of record to show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the criteria for award of this badge does not include a minimum time frame. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002724
There are no orders in his military records awarding him the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant failed to provide evidence which conclusively proves that he was wounded or injured 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 him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 November 1966 to 7 November 1968 while serving as a specialist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002731
The applicants service medical records show that: a. on 29 June 1988, the applicant requested medical evaluation for her reported asthma. She was diagnosed with a sinus infection and prescribed antibiotics; e. on 6 August 1988, the applicant complained of rash and bleeding to her right leg around the ankle causing itching and pain. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002739
His bigamy violation occurred on 18 October 2005, prior to entering on active duty (1 August 2006); b. there was no dereliction of duties because he was following procedure laid out by his company and followed by his battalion commander; and c. the imposing commander failed to indicate whether his Article 15 should be filed in the performance section or the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and now his Article 15 is filed on the performance section which would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002741
This agreement stated that in connection with his affiliation with the USAR under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP), he would receive a lump sum bonus of $10,000 upon his assignment to the designated position, unit, or pay grade pursuant to the written agreement. He stated that at the time of his affiliation with the USAR, the applicant's SSI was not authorized a bonus. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered into an Officer Affiliation Bonus Written Agreement...