ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017602
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, paragraph 10-3, provided that Reserve Component Soldiers who voluntarily requested to serve beyond their 24-month mobilization authorized under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code could request an extension under the policy guidance for COTTAD. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017603
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017603 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 July 2008, the applicant submitted a request to HRC-St. Louis asking that the effective date of her promotion to CPT be backdated based on her unit vacancy selection in 2001. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant had transferred from her TPU to the IRR prior to the release of the 2001 position vacancy selection board list.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017605
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge of her former husband, the Former Service Member (FSM), which was upgraded to fully honorable by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) under the authority of Title 10, Section 1553, be further upgraded by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) under the authority of Title 10, Section 1552. On 20 November 2006, a Sanity Board Evaluation was conducted on the FSM. In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017608
AR 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating. A temporary profile is given if the condition is considered temporary, the correction or treatment of the condition is medically advisable, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017610
The applicant provides a copy of a Military Personnel Division, Fort George G. Meade, MD, memorandum, subject: Line of Duty Determination, dated 6 February 1998, addressed through his chain of command to him advising him that the final determination was "Not in Line of Duty Due to Own Misconduct" and that he had 30 days to appeal the decision; a copy of a letter from a civilian attorney addressed to the applicant's Reserve command in Oakdale, PA, dated 3 March 1999, advising the command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017618
The applicant states that he was awarded the GCMDL, the ARCOM, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16); however, those awards were omitted from his DD Form 214 at the time of his release from active duty (REFRAD). On 10 April 1970, General Orders Number 42, published by Headquarters, Fort Riley, KS, awarded him the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period from 4 November 1968 to 23 April 1970. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017619
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of rank (DOR) to lieutenant colonel be adjusted to 1 October 2008 or later; that his Year Group (YG) be changed from 1985 to 1993; and that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Colonel Promotion Board non-selection letter be expunged from his military records. The applicant states, in effect, that his 26 January 2004 DOR and 1985 YG do not allow him to compete against officers with approximately 15 and 1/2 years of active component service (the active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017620
He further acknowledged that he understood that if he failed to complete the educational requirements of his agreement or was disenrolled from the ROTC Program, the Secretary of the Army or his or her designee could order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier for a period of not more than 4 years or, in lieu of being ordered to active duty, may require him to reimburse the United States through repayment of an amount of money, plus interest, for the financial assistance received through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017624
The FSM's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States in pay grade E-1 on 6 December 1966. Notwithstanding the absence of appropriate orders, the applicant provided copies of the citation, certificate, and letter from the U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, showing the FSM was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on 15 June 1968 for meritorious achievement in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017626
However, discharge orders show he was discharged on 30 April 1968 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017627
The applicant provides, in support of his application, a DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award (For Other Than Valor) of Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)), dated 11 July 1991; and Permanent Orders 29-14, dated 13 February 1990, awarding him the first award of the ARCOM. The DA Form 638-1 provided by the applicant shows he was awarded the ARCOM with 1st oak leaf cluster for meritorious service during the period 15 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017629
This document shows the applicant's unit is eligible for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for actions during the period 1 September 1968 to 31 December 1969 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 51, dated 1971. Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017634
Evidence of record shows that the applicant served on active Federal military service for a period of 4 months and 11 days from 5 August 2005 through 15 December 2005. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 September 2007 should be corrected show his first award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017636
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) promotion and Federal Recognition effective date be corrected to reflect 29 January 2008 vice 12 March 2008. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment Memorandum, subject: Verification of Promotion Eligibility for (applicant), dated 26 September 2008; National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders Number 214 AR, dated 19 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017638
On an unspecified date, the applicant requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). He was subsequently discharged on 8 December 1972, with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with SPN 246, and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017640
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected enrollment in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), Option C, spouse coverage, and entitlement to the RCSBP benefits based on his death prior to age 60. The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of her application: a. Self-authored letter, dated 8 October 2008. b. FSM's prior DD Form 149 (Application for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017642
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These orders indicated the applicant had a Secret security clearance. There is no information regarding why the final clearance eligibility was delayed and there is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that shows he was granted an interim Secret clearance or higher at anytime during the security clearance investigative process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017643
(1) The Rating Decision, in pertinent part, shows [s]ervice connection for chronic low back pain, sacral and left lower extremity pain with limited motion of left hip due to sacral nerve injury, left hip motion neuropathy, asthma, erectile dysfunction is granted with a prestabilization evaluation of 100 percent from April 23, 2006 and [e]ntitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a Creative Organ is granted April 23, 2006. (2) The Rating Decision shows evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017644
There is no evidence the applicant's former spouse filed a "deemed election for SBP coverage." Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an election. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show that he completed his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017645
The applicant was informed that his misconduct included repeated calls that were not work related to the female enlisted paratrooper after being told to stop, and inappropriate and sexually explicit comments to the same paratrooper regarding taking his clothes off to determine if I was good enough. The GOMOR also states that he then made comments to a female commissioned officer that he would not salute her; that female soldiers are a cancer and need to be weeded out of the Army; and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017646
The applicant requests, in effect, that his birth date be changed and that the Army Good Conduct Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Both the DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and the DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), which he signed, as well as all other service record documents show his birth date as 30 June 1950. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017658
The commander stated he was recommending the applicant for a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant stated that he was not submitting statements in his own behalf and that he waived counsel. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017660
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show three awards of the Overseas Service Bar. 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. The applicants DD Form 214 does not show the Overseas Service Bar as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017661
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the exact dates of the applicant's service in Korea are not in the available records, the evidence of record shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017662
The Certificate of Achievement provided by the applicant indicates that he was awarded the certificate for meritorious performance of duty during the period of 26 April 1967 to 25 April 1968. The orders provided by the applicant indicate that he was awarded AGCM for the period of 17 November 1966 to 16 September 1968 on 27 September 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the award of the AGCM to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017665
The applicant requests award of the Army Commendation Medal for serving 20 years of active service. There are no recommendations or orders in the applicant's military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) concerning the award of the Army Commendation Medal. 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 | 20080017668
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSMs military record is not available to the Board for review. This is further verified by the name entry for the FSM on the applicant's birth certificate, which also reflects the middle initial "K." Therefore, it appears the middle initial "H" in Item 1 of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-5 was entered as a result of an administrative error in the preparation of the document, and it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017669
The applicant requests her last name on her discharge orders be changed to read Blak instead of Thibodeaux and that the letters NMN (no middle name) be excluded from her orders. There is no evidence in the applicant's military records to show that she requested a name change while still in the USAR or that she notified anyone of the change to her last name. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017674
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 JANUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017674 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She goes on to state that she was not reduced to the pay grade of E-3 and her records should be corrected to reflect the pay grade of E-4. Inasmuch as the applicant has provided a partial copy of her DA Form 2627 which reflects that she was reduced to the pay grade of E-3 and since she has not provided any documentation/evidence to dispute that her reduction to the pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017678
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. However, he has provided no evidence that shows Army Orders 181-123 and Department of the Army Orders 167-94 were erroneously filed in the performance section of his OMPF, as previously stated, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017679
The applicant provides a copy of his birth certificate; his Certification of Military Service, dated 2 July 2008; and his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 12 October 1978, in support of his application. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show his DOB as 5 March 1938. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017682
Evidence of record shows the same SSN was used at the time of the applicants 1964 discharge and his release from active duty on 24 July 1967. Therefore, there is an insufficient basis for amending his SSN on his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 23 July 1964 and 24 July 1967. _______ _ 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 | 20080017683
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was deployed. The evidence of record provides sufficient evidence showing his service in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017684
The DA Form 638 also shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service as a Human Intelligence Collector while assigned to Company B, 519th Military Intelligence Battalion, during the period 5 October 2000 to 1 February 2006 per Headquarters, 525th Military Intelligence Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Permanent Orders Number 061-03, dated 31 March 2006. b. DA Form 4187, subject: Combat Action Badge, dated 18 November 2005, that shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017686
A staff member of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records contacted the applicant on 31 March 2009 to verify his period of service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in Iraq as a result of hostile action on 15 June 2003 and was awarded the Purple Heart; however, it is not shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017687
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM), the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU), and the Cold War Recognition Certificate, and their addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Haiti from 19 September 1994 to 14 January 1995 and in Saudi Arabia from 31 December 1990 to 19 May 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017688
The applicant requests, in effect, that derogatory entries and bullet comments on his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer [NCO] Evaluation Report) (NCOER) for the period 4 December 2005 through 1 May 2006, which will simply be referred to as his NCOER throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be removed or, in the alternative, that his NCOER be removed from his military records. The five NCOERs in his military records prior to this NCOER also reveal no derogatory comments or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017692
The applicant requests, in effect, change of his separation and reentry eligibility (RE) codes so he may reenter the Army. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program) provides, in pertinent part, 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. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he applied for a waiver of his RE Code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017694
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) have his home of record, net active service this period, days accrued leave, address to where the DD Form 214 was to be sent, and characterization of service be corrected. His DD Form 214 shows that he served 1 month and 28 days of net active service this period. Pay records for the period in question could resolve this issue; however, the applicant provided no pay records or other evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017695
The applicant states, in effect, that he is a South Dakota resident who was in a Job Corps program and was sent to Utah by the State of South Dakota. The evidence of record clearly shows that at the time the applicant was processing for enlistment he indicated that his HOR was in Wagner, South Dakota; however, when his DD Form 4/1 was completed, it indicates that his HOR was in Clearfield, Utah, which is the address for the Clearfield Job Corps Center. Therefore, since he has shown that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017698
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he completed 20 years of service for a Reserve Component retirement. The applicants Army National Guard Current Annual Statement, prepared on 25 September 2008, shows he completed 14 years, 3 months, and 14 days of qualifying service for retired pay. Although the applicant contends that he has 20 years of creditable service at the unit level, evidence of record shows he completed 14 years, 3 months and 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017699
The applicant states that his dates of deployment to Mosul, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom were from 23 November 2003 through 28 February 2004. The applicant's military pay records combined with his personal statements and deployment orders are accepted as sufficient evidence as a basis to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show the entry "SERVICE IN IRAQ FROM 20031123 - 20040228." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017700
The applicant provided a copy of an earlier Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) letter, dated 4 September 2008, in support of his request. On 3 May 2007, in response to the applicants petition, dated 21 August 2006, to the ABCMR to adjust his DOR to MAJ from 16 August 2006 to 24 September 2003, the ABCMR rendered a favorable decision and recommended the applicants records be corrected by amending Federal Recognition Special Orders Number 209 AR, dated 16 August 2006, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017702
The ABCMR in Docket Number AR20080010484, dated 18 September 2008, erroneously showed B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Artillery, as a subordinate unit to the 25th Infantry Division in paragraph 3b of the Consideration of Evidence. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of paragraph 3b of the Consideration of Evidence of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, Docket Number AR20080010484, dated 18 September 2008, to read: From 29 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017706
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for participants in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. Although he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Korea, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and is therefore entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017708
Evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to E-5 on 4 October 1980 and served in that grade until he was voluntarily reduced in grade to E-4 in 1986 due to accept a unit vacancy. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show that he was placed on the retired list as a SGT/E-5 effective 21 February 2008. __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017713
Also in accordance with the 697th IMA Dets activation, the orders specified: a. unit members were to administratively train as Army Reservists 1 weekend per month to fulfill requirements to support SOCSOUTH with administrative support personnel; b. unit members would train for retirement points, not military pay; c. the unit would not be authorized a property book or permitted to acquire property; d. the unit would not be authorized weapons; and e. the unit would not be authorized to issue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017714
On 23 February 1972, additional court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of failing to go at the prescribed time to his appointed place of duty, on or about 8 February 1972, and one specification of being AWOL during the period on or about 18 February 1972 until on or about 22 February 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017715
The applicant requests that she be issued a 20-year retirement letter, based on her having served 20 years, 5 months, and 7 days of service for base pay. The applicant's complete military service records were not available for review. There is no evidence that the applicant, and by her own statement she had not, attended any monthly training drills to be awarded additional retirement points for those two retirement years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017716
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued at the time of her discharge on 3 November 2007, which will simply be referred to as her DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be corrected to show that her rank and pay grade at the time of her discharge was specialist (SPC)/E-4 with 6 years of service as of July 2008. Her DD Form 214 clearly shows that she was discharged under the provisions...