ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017718
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he requested an extension of entitlement to ship his household goods. It appears the applicant submitted a request for an extension of his travel and shipping entitlement in September 2008, 2 years subsequent to his retirement date. Although the applicant failed to timely file a request for extension of his travel and transportation entitlements, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to correct his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017725
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This regulation provides, in pertinent part, that when an active duty Soldier is deployed with his unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, an entry will be made in Item 18 to show "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD YYYMMDD)." While the applicant's evaluation document for the period April 2003 through August 2003 indicate he served in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017726
This regulation provides, in pertinent part, for the entry of the titles of all AOCs the individual served in for at least 1 year in item 11 of the DD Form 214 and include for each AOC the number of years and months served. There is no evidence in the record that shows when she passed the NCLEX-RN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show she served in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017728
The chain of events as described by the applicant and/or documented in the investigation is as follows: a. the building housing the 307th PSYOP company's OCIE storage cage was broken into on or about 12 December 2006; b. the applicant was notified of the break-in by Sergeant (SGT) K____, whom the applicant assumed had reported or was responsible for reporting the incident to security; c. the applicant states he conducted an inventory and notified the unit commander of the missing items;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017730
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed his first full term of service. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant had more than one enlistment period during the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017746
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that her record be corrected to show she was medically discharged/retired. Absent any evidence that a fitness determination on the applicant was made by the PEB, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support a conclusion that she suffered from a disqualifying medical condition that rendered unfit for further service at the time of her discharge from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017748
He also states, in effect, that a memorandum completed in accordance with Army Regulation 25-50 and a copy of his current Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) physical examination was not submitted to get his grade determination but were required per Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), paragraph 4-22, dated 16 May 2005. Paragraph 3-17 of Army Regulation 601-210 pertains to enlistment pay grade for applicants with prior military service who are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017750
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of First Sergeant instead of Master Sergeant. The evidence conclusively shows that the applicant was laterally appointed to, as served as, a First Sergeant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of First Sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017751
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he was discharged on 15 May 1991 as a commissioned officer from the United States Army Reserve. The applicant's Army National Guard Current Annual Statement, dated 10 June 2008, shows that he was awarded 15 membership points for each year from 15 May 1991 through 14 May 1999 [totaling 120 points]. The records show that from 18 February 1984 through 15 April 1999, the applicant was in the United States Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017753
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 of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017755
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 applicant contends that his service medical records contain an incorrect diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia that should be changed to read PTSD. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080017755 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017756
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's contention that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart based on his finger injury and/or hearing loss and the evidence he submitted were carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart in this case. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, and that he was treated by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017758
The applicant requests that item 14 (Military Education) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she completed basic training. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed basic training. However, since the governing regulation states that training courses for combat skills will not be listed on the DD Form 214, there is no basis for granting the applicants request to show this training course in item 14 on her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017759
The applicant requests that his discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and his records corrected to show he transferred to the Retired Reserve. He served for 24 years and 11 months and does not want to lose that time because of an error that was not his fault. 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 | 20080017761
The applicant states that he did complete his first full term of service, which was a 3-year enlistment and that he has received his awards; however, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal are not included on his DD Form 214. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017762
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for his injuries received during his service in Iraq. There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicant's service personnel records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 28 April 2006 in Iraq; and b. adding the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017764
The applicants DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Army Commendation Medal, and the "Vietnamese Unit Citation" as authorized awards. Therefore, his records 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. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017765
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq and all awarded and/or authorized awards and decorations as a result of this service. 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 also shows that the applicant's service in Iraq from 28 August 2003 to 3 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017766
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Army Commendation Medal. __________ _ 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 | 20080017768
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 June 2006 to show two awards of the United Nations Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant provides two applications, both dated 13 October 2008; a DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 February 1999; a memorandum, dated 15 March 1995; an Officer Record Brief; a DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 June 2006; and an award certificate and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017769
The DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment /Reenlistment Document) prepared during his enlistment processing contains the entry "73 Sep 26' in Item 6 (Date of Birth), which indicates his DOB is 26 September 1973. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time lists his DOB as 12 May 1974 in Item 5 and Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) confirms that he completed 2 years, 10 months, and 3 days of his 3-year enlistment at the time of his discharge. If item 12c of the DD Form 214 is less than the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017771
Her Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program (DA Form 3286-59) shows she enlisted for training of choice in MOS 97B, Counterintelligence Agent. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), Section II Classification and Assignment Data, Item 6 (MOS) does not show she was awarded an MOS. 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 | 20080017772
The applicant states that he and his spouse were not properly informed that the SBP cost was monthly and not yearly. The author stated that the applicant was requesting cancellation of his SBP election. The evidence of record shows that the applicant retired on 31 July 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017773
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry (RE) code be changed so he can enlist. On 20 June 2006, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial). The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "KFS" is "In lieu of trial by court-martial" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) specifically governed award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. Therefore, the available evidence is not sufficient to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017776
However, his records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 26 October 1973, that shows he was discharged for the good of the service, in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations), with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable. There is no indication in the applicants records that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his first discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017780
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all awards, unit citations, and medals he earned during his military service. There is no evidence available to show the applicant deployed to an authorized imminent danger pay area during his military service that would have qualified him for combat service awards and campaign stars and/or citations. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was recommended for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017782
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge or at least a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7 also provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017783
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be revoked, that he be returned to a Ready Reserve status, and that his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments be reinstated. On 1 August 1993, the applicant was released from active duty, as a captain, and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) under the VSI program with entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017786
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon (correctly known as the National Defense Service Medal), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017787
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was a private first class at the time of his discharge on 18 December 1945. Regrettably, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his military records to show his rank as corporal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017789
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant held the rank of staff sergeant temporarily or was promoted to staff sergeant prior to his discharge on 21 January 1946. There is no evidence of record which shows that he was promoted to staff sergeant prior to his discharge. Regrettably, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his military records to show his rank and pay grade as staff sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017791
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 August 2002 to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders for a second award of the Army Commendation Medal in the available records. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base a second award of the Army Commendation Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017793
He enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 April 1974 and served on active duty until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 16 March 1980 due to completion of required service. While the applicant's records do indicate that he participated in Operation Just Cause in Panama, there is no evidence in his official records which indicates that he was treated for any injuries that were the result of enemy action. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was injured as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. His Record of Induction (DD Form 47) shows his first three numbers of his SSAN as 288-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017796
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "KFS" is "In lieu of trial by court-martial" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017797
The applicant's military personnel records contain a DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief), prepared 9 November 1994. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 18 of the applicants DD Form 214 to show she served in SWA from 27 September 1990 to 11 April 1991. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was credited with completing 5 months and 11 days of foreign service during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017798
The discharge authority approved her request for separation for the good of the service and directed that she be discharged with a UOTHC discharge certificate. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86 for periods of AWOL in excess of 30 days. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017800
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct date she entered active duty, the net active service she completed, and her mission support to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of her release from active duty shows the following entries: a. With respect to the applicant's entry date, the evidence of records shows that she was ordered to ADT for a period of 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017801
The date of this MOS is not recorded on the form; b. he was assigned duty in Vietnam and served as follows: (1) in the duty MOS of 43E2P, Parachute Packer Assistant, with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 266th Supply and Service Battalion from 5 December 1969 through 10 December 1969; (2) in the duty MOS of 43E2P, Air Drop Support Specialist, with the 383rd Quartermaster Detachment from 11 December 1969 through 22 January 1971; (3) in the duty MOS of 43E2P, Rigger, with the 228th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017802
The applicant states, in effect, that he completed three years of honorable service with no derogatory information and should have been awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Afghanistan from 27 March 2005 to 26 March 2006 and was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017807
The instructions listed on the DD Form 2656-5, Section XII, show that spousal concurrence is required when a member is married and declines SBP coverage. The evidence of record also shows the applicant was separated from active duty on 30 September 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan with spousal concurrence prior to his retirement, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017808
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017808 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant is the spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM) and she requests that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) be amended to include the award of the Purple Heart. However, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has she submitted any evidence, to show the FSM was wounded in action while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017814
The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM was promoted to SPC; however, a correction to his DD Form 214 (DD Form 215) was never issued to reflect this promotion. No DD Form 215 was available in the applicants personnel record. The evidence of record confirms the FSM was promoted to SPC/E-4 on 1 December 1996, in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-19, as evidenced by the DA Form 4187, dated 7 November 1996, USASTP Memorandum, dated 10 June 1997, and orders contained in the FSM record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017816
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was an infantryman who served in an infantry military occupational specialty or served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit in Korea. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. _______ xxx_ _______ ___ 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 | 20080017817
On 18 July 1967, the unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. The evidence of record does not support the applicants contention that he was mentally ill when he was discharged. Since the applicants record of service included one nonjudicial punishment, two special courts-martial convictions, and 76 days of lost time, his record of service did not meet the standards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017819
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 1992, a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 September 1979, a summary of his retirement points, and an Officer Record Brief in support of his application. If no DD Form 214 is available, a statement of service or transcript of military record will be issued. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017821
On 5 July 1981, the applicant was notified that he had been appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of second lieutenant, effective upon his acceptance. The applicant contends that he should be granted active duty credit for retirement for the time he spent as a student at the USUHS. Since there is no evidence in the available record nor has the applicant provided any evidence that shows that he is retirement eligible, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017822
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 17a (Current Active Service Other than by Induction) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that was issued on 24 September 1969 be corrected to show that he was ordered to active duty (AD) instead of ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The applicant essentially states that his DD Form 214 that was issued on 24 September 1969, which will simply be referred to as his second DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017824
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. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he elected not to participate in the SBP until his marriage on 14 December 2006, with entitlement to refund of premiums retroactive to his...