ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019187
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the "7th Infantry Combat Badge" [correctly known as the Combat Infantryman Badge], and the Presidential Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019189
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records showing he was awarded a second award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. However, there are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019191
The applicant's military personnel record shows he initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 September 1980 for a 4-year period. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was qualified for transfer to the Retired Reserve upon receipt of his 20-Year Letter. However, upon the completion of 30 years of active and inactive service, the applicant can request discharge from the Retired Reserve under the provisions of Chapter 15, Army Regulation 135-178.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019195
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that his last name is spelled "-ae--" instead of "-ea--." The preponderance of the applicant's military records, including his record of induction, DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) correctly show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019198
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. The applicant's unit participated in eight battles and campaigns during his assignment in the European Theater of Operations which entitles him to the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one silver service star and three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019202
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 APRIL 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019202 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Additionally, records show the applicant participated in one campaign while serving in Iraq. ___________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 | 20080019205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's record does not contain any evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Separation from Active Duty) to show his service in Somalia and Haiti as well as award of the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. With respect to award of the Army Achievement Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded either medal. However,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019209
However, the evidence of record shows he received the appropriate amount of constructive credit based on his professional experience as a Registered Nurse from 1981 to 1990. In the absence of a copy of DA Circular 601 series in effect at the time, it is presumed that the applicant received the appropriate amount of constructive credit for his professional experience as a Registered Nurse. Therefore, there is no evidence of record which indicates he qualified for additional constructive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019212
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 7 months and 25 days of creditable active military service during this period of active duty. Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019213
There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 3 July 1969 to 2 July 1970 and to correction of his records 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019216
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 June 1980 on which his date of birth erroneously appears as 12 November 1956. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant be issued an appropriate document showing that his date of birth should have appeared as "561012" on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 June 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019218
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by adding the military occupational specialty (MOS) 15D, the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), and the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) to his DD Form 214. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) shows he completed 15D MOS training in 1981 and item 35 (Record of Assignments) of this form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019223
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019226
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019226 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In a second record of contact, the applicant's unit contacted HRC-STL on 14 July 2008 and requested the status of the applicant's MRD extension packet. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 30 June 2007; b. showing that he was placed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019227
The applicant provides a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States); a Request Pertaining to Military Records; a letter, dated 27 October 2008, from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri; and a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his application. Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 shows the entry, "EXPIRATION TERM OF SERVICE." The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019228
On 13 June 1953, the applicant underwent a separation physical examination which makes no mention of any injuries or wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in Korea. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded or treated for any injuries as a result of hostile action in Korea. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019229
Headquarters, 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate), General Orders Number 797, dated 8 May 1967, show the applicant received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the period 6 October 1966 to 14 April 1967. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 1 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019234
The applicant states that he was a good Soldier in Germany but that he could not adjust to state-side duty and the distractions and demands of family life. When he reenlisted after 2 years and 9 months of service he was still serving only in pay grade E-3. _______ _ 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 | 20080019235
The applicants records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 18 October 1967. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. One fellow Soldier, in his statement, stated he and the applicant participated in combat missions; however, there was no indication they encountered the enemy and actually came under fire in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019236
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, he has several documents that show his rank as 1LT and would like his record corrected to show he held that rank upon his separation. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019240
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019240 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show he graduated from OCS and executed an Oath of Office on 3 August 2007. The memorandum also states that the applicant's defacto appointment date was 3 August 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019242
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be changed to show the dates "10 Nov 1971 to 6 April 1972" and from "6 April 1972 to 23 May 1977." The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract, Armed Forces of the United States) shows he had honorable prior service in the U. S. Army from 6 April 1972 to 5 April 1974 and that on his release date he held the rank/grade of SP4/E-4. The applicant contends that his separation document does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019244
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the third letter of the middle name shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed to an R. 2. The evidence of record and the documents submitted with the application are sufficient to show the third letter of the applicants middle name should be an "R." Therefore, it is concluded that the third...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019246
The applicant requests adjustment of his promotion effective date and date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer three (CW3) from 5 December 2007 to 16 March 2007. He met the time in grade requirements of Table 7-1 of National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-101 (Warrant Officer - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) and NGB Personnel Policy and Readiness Policy Letter 07-25, dated 29 August 2007, which state that the minimum time in grade requirements for promotion to CW3 is five...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019247
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 JUNE 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019247 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019249
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the date of entry on active duty as 16 November 1950 instead of 16 November 1952. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. He completed 2 years of active military service and was honorably separated on 5 December 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019251
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) imposed on 8 November 2006 be removed from the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states, in effect, that he was found not guilty of the Article 134 offense; however, the imposing commander failed to line out this offense on the DA Form 2627 in accordance with Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice) and Note 5 on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019252
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel service record awarding him the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 with a separation date of 28 October 1971 to add the following awards: a. the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 17 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019254
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that the date on the MSM certificate be corrected. The MSM certificate on file in the OMPF shows it was awarded the applicant for 20 years of exceptionally meritorious service during the period 2 September 1996 to 1 September 2006 and that it was announced in Headquarters, 95th Division (IT), Permanent Orders 154-006, dated 2 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019257
The fact that the applicant provided his medical record from the Salisbury VAMC that states a mortar exploded close by him and he had shrapnel injuries to the left ankle is not sufficient evidence to conclude that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart. There are no medical records available which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019260
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. On 16 June 1971, the applicant was accordingly discharged. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019262
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his foreign service tour in the Republic of Korea. The applicant states, in effect, that his assignment history on his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) is incorrect and he needs his record corrected to show his service in the Republic of Korea, specifically so his Standard Form 813 (Verification of a Military Retiree's Service) can be accurately prepared by Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019263
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received while in the Republic of Vietnam. The extracts of operational reports provided by the applicant do not show any evidence that the applicant was wounded by enemy action or that he received any medical treatment for wounds. The applicant contends that he was wounded in action during his service in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019264
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be reconsidered for promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) by a Special Selection Board (SSB). Therefore, it would be appropriate to have the applicant's record placed before an SSB for consideration for promotion under the criteria of the FY2008 CW5 RCSB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. submitting her records to a duly constituted SSB for promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019265
The applicant requests that the effective date and date of rank (DOR) for his promotion to major be corrected from 6 December 2005 to 7 February 2000. The applicant's military records show that while serving in an Army National Guard (ARNG) unit, he was considered and selected by an Army Reserve Components Mandatory Selection Board which convened on 2 March 1999 and released on 14 January 2000. The NGB stated that in accordance with an NGB memorandum, dated 1 September 2004, an ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019268
The applicant requests, in effect, a medical discharge and/or an honorable discharge. Commanders may approve separation under this paragraph on the basis of other physical or mental conditions not amounting to disability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) and excluding conditions appropriate for separation processing under paragraph 5-11 (separation of personnel who did not meet procurement medical fitness standards)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019270
The applicant states that his battalion commander informed him that he was going to receive a field grade Article 15 for drugs found hidden in the ceiling tiles of his assigned room after an unannounced inspection. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 16 July 1975 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge and service characterized as under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019272
The applicant provides: a. a copy of a VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim); b. a copy of Special Order Number 151, Headquarters, The United States Army Medical Training Center (USAMTC), Fort Sam Houston, TX, dated 18 July 1969, assigning him to the US Army Overseas Replacement Station, Oakland, CA, not later than 19 August 1969, for transfer to Vietnam; and c. a copy of an Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Form 200. The record shows the applicant never reported to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019273
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that although there is no error or injustice on his military records, he has a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identification record related to an incident that occurred while he was in the Army in 1997. The National Defense Service Medal was the only additional award the applicant earned during this period of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019274
The military documents that are on file in the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) show that the applicant served and was released from active duty under the last name of W_________ instead of the last name C______. There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he applied for a legal name change of his last name, while he served on active duty or in the United States Army Reserve. In his case, the records reflect the last name he preferred to use at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019275
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 accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction by a court-martial convened under the UCMJ. Conviction and discharge were effected in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019280
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He goes on to state that he felt like he was in prison and he rebelled. There is no evidence in the available records to show 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019281
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides a copy of a citation for award of the ARCOM and his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 13 September 1973 in support of his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019282
The applicant provides a request for AIP payment, dated 29 May 2007, which shows, in effect, that he requested to receive AIP at the rate of $1000 per month commencing with his completion of 22 months of involuntary mobilization under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019285
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of his discharge, he was told he could get his discharge upgraded after a time. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust; therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019290
General orders show the applicant was awarded three awards of the Air Medal. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 26 April 1968 through 28 November 1969; b. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (Second Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019293
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In this case, the applicant's record confirms she completed the AIT portion of her split training that resulted in her being awarded MOS 94B between 11 June and 16 August 1986, which is properly recorded in Items 12a and 12c of her DD Form 214. The applicants record also shows that she completed the basic training portion of her IADT between 5 June and 7 August 1985 which is properly documented on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019294
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Air Assault Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019297
He states the incidents leading up to his discharge occurred within the last 3 months of a 6-year enlistment and therefore does meet the "long duration" of "maladaptive behavior" required by the regulation for discharge by reason of personality disorder. On 6 July 1993, the applicant submitted a statement acknowledging that he had been advised by counsel of the basis for the contemplated action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-13 for a...