ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018021
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided they had an active status on or after 1 August 1981. The document states "Question 3: Just noticed the change to the OSR criteria where the rule which prohibited the OSR being awarded if another campaign/service medal was given was rescinded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018028
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Army Reserve on 28 June 1996. 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. There is no evidence in the available record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, that shows irregularity in the assignment of his RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018031
Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior-service applicants for enlistment. However, he continued to consume alcoholic beverages after he was referred to alcohol abuse counseling and his records show he had two alcohol-related incidents. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has provided no evidence that shows irregularity in the assignment of his RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018032
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he made application to change his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election within one year of his marriage. The applicant states that he was not married at the time of his RCSBP election and was not aware that he must make a desired change in his RCSBP election within one year of his marriage. The Certificate of Marriage provided by the applicant shows he married on 16 June 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018033
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his correct dates of service. The applicant's records include a Chronological Record of Military Service which summarizes his military service time. The applicant's service in the USAR, to include his attendance of the Command and General Staff College, is currently reflected on his Chronological Record of Military Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018034
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his mobilization orders, issuance of Contingency Operation Temporary Tour of Active Duty (COTTAD) Orders, and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018037
The applicant requests correction of her physical evaluation board (PEB) to include and address various medical conditions (infections) that occurred subsequent to the PEB's findings and recommendation, but before her discharge. He stated that the applicant's one medical condition that did not meet medical retention standards was thoracolumbar spine pain. 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 | 20080018039
If he had been promoted to MSG, he would have ranked most promotable for SGM. He also states that he is requesting back pay at this time as well as a promotion to SGM comparable to the time that D____ B____ was promoted (around June 1999). As a result, the Board recommends that all of the State of North Carolina and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant was promoted to MSG with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018041
The ABCMR analyst of record telephonically contacted the DFAS Retired Pay Office on 23 January 2009, which confirmed that the DD Form 2656, dated 10 July 2008 was not authenticated by the spouse on or after the date the applicant made his election. In a notarized statement, dated 27 January 2009, the applicant's spouse indicated that she had previously agreed with her husband's decision to not participate in the SBP and that she previously signed the one form provided by the Fort Drum, NY,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018043
The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in Albany, New York on 26 April 2005, for a period of 8 years, under the delayed entry program (DEP). However, there are procedures whereby the applicant can apply to a local recruiter for a waiver of her RE code if she is in fact physically qualified and the needs of the Army at the time justify her return to active service and there are means for her to fulfill her obligation in a TPU if she so desires. In order to justify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018045
Block 5 (Overseas Service) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) covering the period of 19 July 1985 through 10 August 2001 shows he served in Saudi Arabia during the period 1 October 1990 through 18 March 1991. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served on active duty for the period 27 November 1985 through 28 February 2006. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 to show the time periods of his overseas deployments to Saudi Arabia and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018047
On 31 January 2007, the Office of Promotions Reserve Components issued a letter showing the applicant was re-appointed to the rank of captain effective 17 November 2006 with an adjusted date of rank to captain of 21 October 1998. When his commission was reinstated, he was given a date of rank to captain of 21 October 1998. However, since his reinstatement was not until 17 November 2006, he was not eligible for promotion until 30 May 2008, the date the next major promotion board was approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018051
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Army Lapel Button while he served on active duty. The applicants Personnel Qualification Record Part II and his records do not show he served in Kosovo during his period of service. The applicants contention that he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018054
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 18 April 1970 be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and all awards, ribbons, and medals that he is authorized to wear on his uniform. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018055
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart while he served in Iraq. The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart while he was in Iraq. In the absence of any other corroborating evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018056
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 March 1992, and served on active duty until he was honorably released from active duty on 3 August 1994. His DD Form 214 for this active duty service shows that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), and the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018058
He also requests that his under other than honorable discharge be upgraded. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not show he served in Vietnam. He was 19 and 20 years old, respectively, when he went AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018060
The applicant states he suffered a crushing toe injury that led to the amputation of his toe. The applicant reported that his toe had been crushed while he was assigned to Vietnam. Without evidence to show that the applicant's crushed toe was the result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018062
Therefore, the evidence clearly shows the applicant is entitled the award of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam on 5 May 1968. The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018066
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It further shows that based on the authority and reason for his discharge, the applicant was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of KFN in Item 26 (Separation Code) and an RE code of 3 in Item 27 (Reentry Code). By regulation, RE-3 is the proper code to assign to members who are assigned an SPD code of KFN who are discharged under the provisions of Chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-40,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018067
In consideration of the mutual benefits, which will accrue to the parties hereto by reason of the cadet's participation in the Army ROTC and later service in the United States Army, he agreed (in pertinent part) that he would incur an active duty and/or reimbursement obligation after the first day of his MS (Military Science) II year (sophomore year) if he was a three, four or five year scholarship recipient. It is noted that when the applicant changed from the Army ROTC to the Marine Corps...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018069
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018069 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He had served 5 months and 17 days of active service during this deployment. Human Resources Command Message (Date Time Group 17 March 2004) disseminated implementing instructions for award of the GWOTEM for Soldiers who deploy abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism Operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018070
Counsel states that the applicant timely completed the APFT on 4 December 1999. It is noted that, during the applicant's counseling session with the AMEDD OBC Program Director, he was advised that upon submission of a true copy of the record to the AMEDD Center and School showing a passing score on the APFT, his academic record would be revised to reflect his successful completion of the AMEDD OBC. Additionally, the applicant did not submit a verified copy of the DA Form 705 to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018073
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. There is no evidence the applicant requested a hardship discharge during his period of service. However, his records contained a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows that he was discharged on 12 September 1984 in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018077
The applicant requests that his separation document, DD Form 214, be corrected to add the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant provides documents showing that units under the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division were awarded the VUA for the period 15 January 2005 to 14 January 2006, and his DD Form 214. The records maintained in the integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) are minimal on the applicant (three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018080
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a notarized self-authored statement, dated 25 October 2008; his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an effective date of 23 September 2008; DA Form 4707 (EPSBD Proceedings), dated 29 August 2008; The Bradley Center, Columbus, Georgia, letter, dated 22 September 2008; page 7 of 9 of SF Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018084
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018084 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge in the available records. There is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence which shows he was assigned to an infantry unit that engaged in active ground combat in Afghanistan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018086
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicants records show he completed a period of service that qualifies him for award of the GWOTSM which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. XXX _______ _ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018090
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that if his request for discharge is accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 4 May 1988. 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 under other than honorable conditions and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018093
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 November 1999, the applicant's immediate commander again dispatched a letter of instruction to the applicant informing him that he was absent from scheduled MUTA on 6 November 1999 and 7 November 1999. The record of unsatisfactory participation is correctly filed in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018100
The applicant requests, in effect, reinstatement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) for additional physical examination and reevaluation. The USAPDA official also stated that in fact the USAPDA continued to attempt to obtain the applicant's cooperation way past his required removal date (end of five years) of 23 August 2007 and finally on 2 September 2008 removed him from the TDRL in accordance with paragraph 7-11b(4) of Army Regulation 635-40. The applicant nor counsel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018102
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service with a character of service of under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018105
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018105 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request for correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 June 1980, to show he entered on active duty for training (ADT) on 1 November 1977 instead of 1 October 1978. Orders Number T-12-42207, dated 21 December 1979, changed his period of ADT from 458 days to 639 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018109
The applicant provides, in support of her application, copies of her 15-year Selected Reserve letter; her orders for transfer to the Retired Reserve; her ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 18 June 2008; her retirement points summary; her orders for release from active duty effective 20 April 2005; and her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 April 2005. A letter, dated 25 February 2005, from U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018110
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There was no evidence of mental illness and she was administratively cleared for administrative action deemed appropriate. Table 2-3 (SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table), Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes RE Code 4 as the proper RE code to assign to Soldiers for this reason.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018111
The evidence of record also shows that the citation for the applicant's Exceptional Service Medallion presented by the CIA clearly shows he was wounded in Laos while on a special assignment from the Army and that a request for the Purple Heart should be requested through Army channels. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018116.
Service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance under this regulation will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions. 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. ___________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 | 20080018117
The applicant requests correction of his active duty service on his DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's records accurately show that he entered active military service on 2 October 2004 instead of 27 September 2004 as contended. 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 | 20080018127
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show the correct length of his active duty service. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 upon completion of his first term of service which ended on 9 May 1974 or upon completion of his first reenlistment which ended on 19 July 1978. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 upon completion of his first term of service or completion of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018128
d. On 31 January 2007, a former Soldier of the applicant's unit wrote that when he had arrived in the unit, the applicant had been wounded earlier but was back with the unit as an APC driver. e. On 9 March 2007, the applicant's former company commander wrote a letter stating that the applicant was a driver of an APC. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018129
The applicant's military personnel records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he entered active duty on 6 April 1984. The evidence of record also shows that an appropriate Army official authorized the applicant to accept and wear the French Forces Commando Badge and also directed the badge be recorded in the applicants military personnel record. The evidence of record further shows that the French Forces Commando Badge is authorized to be entered in Item 13 of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018131
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his final DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 31 March 1976, be corrected to include all awards and decorations he earned during his military service. The applicant's qualification records and DD Forms 214 show he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: NDSM; ADSM, ACM; AFRM; APCM; PUC; and World War II Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018132
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. With respect to the Army Service Ribbon, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that he had an active Army status after 1 August 1981. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018133
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, [Republic of] Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, Parachutist Badge, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Records show the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. _______ _ X_______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018134
The applicant's records do not contain general orders showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available records of the award of the Bronze Star Medal other than the statement submitted by the applicant. XXX _______ _ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018135
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, be corrected to add his foreign service to Item 12f, Foreign Service, and that Item 18, Remarks, have the dates of his tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom entered as 22 January to 15 June 2003, and 5 March 2004 to 15 March 2005. As such, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018136
On or about 11 June 2003, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate. On 6 August 2004, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018137
A thorough review of the applicants military personnel records revealed that there are no orders in the applicants records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. In addition, a search of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System for the Vietnam Conflict failed to produce orders showing award of the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds received in action in Vietnam. The evidence of record also shows, in pertinent part, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018138
The applicant requests that the DA Form 1059-2 (Senior Service College Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the period of 1 July 2001 through 16 December 2003 [herein referred to as the contested AER] and all related documents be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant also requests that any documents referring to his non-selection for promotion to colonel, O-6, be removed from his OMPF and that he be referred to a special promotion board in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018139
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 on 6 May...